How do the band members feel about Bud? What strategies does the author use to help readers figure it out?

Once Bud finally makes his way to find Calloway and the band, the author made the decision to have the band members be the first people to accept Bud. Minutes after they meet him, they offer to take him to eat with them at a restaurant, even though they are still unsure of his true identity. The author uses friendly, familiar dialogue between Bud and the band members from the beginning. By describing the band members as approachable and providing many interactions between the band members and Bud, the author provides the reader with the knowledge that they are accepting of him. Eventually, they provide him with a band nickname like they have, which reinforces their acceptance of him.

As the plot continues to unfold, the author begins to describe Bud's mood as more positive and hopeful the more that he interacts with the band. This description of Bud and the tone of the text in these passages, help the reader know that the band members are sincere and are putting Bud at ease. In contrast, when Bud interacts with Mr. Calloway, the tone of the text is more tense as is Bud's mood. This helps add to the reader's understanding that Mr. Calloway has not yet accepted Bud. The contrast between Bud's interactions with the band and with Mr. Calloway highlights the band's acceptance of him.