What does this passage reflect about the Greek culture? In the odyssey

 to please the gods, a mistake Odysseus makes as he angers Poseidon by putting out Polyphemus eye and hope this helps

the symbol of the grandfather's heritage in this excerpt from "the medicine bag,” is the beaded bolo tie.

a bolo tie is a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp which is worn as a necktie. they have been used by native american tribes such as hopi, navajo, zuni, and puebloans since the mid-20th century.

therefore, the fact that the grandfather is wearing a bolo tie refers to his heritage as native american.

i think   they were arguing over whether they would get info from doing it or nit was invading privacy