Question

How is dear departed a bitter commentary on hollowness of familial love and relations

Answer 1

Both the families neglect their duties and responsibilities towards their father. As soon as they think he is dead, they start fighting over his assets. Mrs Slater takes her father's slippers and quickly replaces his bureau with an old chest of drawers. The Jordans who visit them are no better. The news about the death of their father leaves them unperturbed. They are more interested in having tea and discussing about the obituary note. Mrs. Jordan also insists on making a list of her father's assets so that they can divide it among themselves. The play therefore, vividly expresses the hollowness and vacuity of human relationships.

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