Question

The dear departed is a satire on

Answer 1

This is play is a satire on social society and the moral values of a being. In this story, Grand pa was supposed to be dead ( which was later disapproved) by both the sisters. He was treated as burden by both of his daughters (Amelia and Elizabeth).

Both the sisters were materialistic , possessive and insensitive in attitude and behaviour. Both were worried about collecting the things of Grandpa only. Both the sisters were trying the over show each other, there was not a sign of any fatherly feeling toward Grandpa.

So in this way The Dear Departed is a satire on our narrow minded society.

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