Question

1. Bring out the irony of 'The dear departed'
2.why did the news of 'Miracle Recovery' shock Michael?

Answer 1

1) The irony in 'The dear departed' is that it tells about some one very dear to the family has passed away and the family is unhappy. But in reality the family is not unhappy about the death of instead they are unhappy over Marital property and non payment of premium.
2)The news shocked Michael because he knew Sebastian as a game character and it was hard for him to believe that he existed in real life.