The play 'the dear departed 'convey a social message
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The lesson 'Dear Departed' reflects the family values that are dwindling fast in the society. It also teaches us the lesson that we must not allow materialism to taint family and filial love. Materialism has so much affected the modern man's life so much that even the respectful relationship between father and daughters has become tainted with it. The lesson highlights this aspect of the tainted relationship with unmatched craftsmanship by weaving a wonderful events. The poetic justice at the end is the real mastery of the playwright. Abel's vengeful response to the selfish daughters leaves them stupefied and stunned. They are left penitent and remorseful for their meanness.
The drama reflects the height of materialism in society. It gives the message that humanity has been disappearing with time and now people are no more sentimentally attached to their loved ones and are only interested in their materialistic belongings.
It shows that children today do not actually care for their elderly parents. They are just interested in their wealth and consider them a burden in their lives. They have forgotten the true essence of living together. The play satirizes the money-minded and immoral outlook of people in our society. It gives the message that life is about how much you give, share and receive in a relation and how much you can respect the ones who were there for you. People like Mrs.Slater and Mrs.Jordan need to be defeated in their motives.