Who is Gabriel Grimes from Going to Meet the Man and what is their importance? Going_to_Meet_the_Man English & Literature Gabriel Grimes | Going to Meet the Man

Gabriel is the patriarch of the Grimes family. Gabriel was once a pastor in his own church and is now a deacon in the local church, therefore he believes himself to be saved. Gabriel often forces his religious beliefs on his children, encouraging them to refrain from behavior that might not be moral or holy. Gabriel is an abusive man who often beats his children, especially John. Gabriel is angry with John because he is not his child, but the result of a relationship his wife had before their marriage.