Question

Ben appreciates grandfather saying it's a good thing he did . Later he calls him as a "drunken old better ". Why does he change his opinion about grandfather. Refer in the context of "The dear departed" ?

Answer 1

Ben changed his opinion about grandfather when he came to know that grandfather didnot pay his premium as he is doubtful of getting his share of money.

Answer 2

The statement made by Ben shows his greed. First, when it was assumed that grandfather payed his premium, Ben was really happy as he would get a part of it. Later it was learned that grandfather had'nt paid it. Ben realized his intenetions were crushed and thus calls him a "druken old..."