Grant Wiggins was introduced to the reader as an apathetic professor with few emotional connections to anything or anyone. He goes through life without any thoughts. However, this changes as he begins to develop a genuine interest in Jefferson's mental well-being. As Grant's hardened heart begins to melt in the presence of the simple-minded Jefferson, I begin to resent him less. When Grant buys Jefferson a radio out of his own pocket – albeit with some donations from other people – it clearly shows how far Wiggins has come to find meaning in his life. This is the man who yelled at his students for wasting precious chalk from his own pocket. In my eyes, this sets Grant on the path to redemption. This seemingly simple gesture is a monumental step. This is the first major step on the path to emotional connection for Jefferson and Wiggins. At first, this radio seemed insignificant. It was a nice gesture. However, this little contraption causes many changes in the plot of the story. This little box gives Jefferson another reason to believe he is a man. My ...