How are grant and reverend ambrose treated when called to the pichot house to hear the news of the execution date?

In "A Lesson Before Dying," Grant Wiggins and Reverend Ambrose are treated with a mix of respect and condescension when they arrive at the Pichot house to hear the news of the execution date. The Pichots, particularly the matriarch, demonstrate a sense of superiority while engaging with them, reflecting the racial and social hierarchies of the time. Despite their roles as educators and spiritual leaders, Grant and Reverend Ambrose are aware of their marginalized status in the Pichot household, highlighting the tensions between race, power, and dignity.