Question

I need a conclusion on the play' the dear departed' by Stanley Houghton

Answer 1

The dear departed ... comments on the modern day society . Most people now,have become,insesitive.... They are materialistic and posses attitude which is cruel ... In the play too everyone was quite happy for grandpa's death ..But when Abel comes downstairs , he is amazed to see everyone in black mournings . Grand father was annoyed ... in the last he changes his desire and announces that he was doing to get married and his property will be transferred to person he is living after his death ...as a result The Slaters and Jordans were awe struck ....

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