Abel Merry Weather in ‘The Dear Departed’ is very upset at the behavior of his family who were greedy and inconsiderate. Evaluate the above sentence and give your views. 

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The lesson 'The Dear Departed' revolves around the two daughters and their father. Towards the end of the story, Mr. Abel Merryweather makes it clear to his daughters that he has understood their intentions. He is upset on seeing the greedy behaviour of his daughters and how they treat his presence. The daughters seem reluctant to welcome him into their homes, as they do not want to take care of him. However, they are willing to take into possession his material things. Thus, Mr. Abel Merryweather is very upset at the behaviour of his family who are greedy and self-centred.

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Children like the Slaters and the Jordans are a blot on humanity and on the bonds of

love and affection. Both Amelia and her sister consider their father Abel Merryweather a burden and his death is

no loss to them. The father is taken lightly. Immediately after Abel’s supposed death, the elder daughter pinches his

slippers, clock and his bureau. For both the daughters, father’s death is a kind of competition to outshine each

other. There is no mourning in their hearts, but both the daughters vie with each other to wear the best mourning

dress. Mrs Jordan wants to have her tea and snacks rather than looking at her dead father. Accusations are hurled at

each other, death announcement is planned but no one spares a thought for the father. An obituary should reflect their feelings, that are non-existent. It is only the granddaughter Victoria, who is a sole witness to this game of pinching things and benefits. In a lighter tone, Abel Merryweather had sensed the mercenary nature of his daughter so he outwits them in their planning. He finds a widow to marry who would look after him better. The lesson ends on a humorous note but outlines a very tragic and pathetic concern – care of the elderly that is a glaring and ugly reality of today’s world.

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yes, i think abel marryweather [dear departed] was very upset as his two daughters are busy in collecting money of her father.they did'nt think about their father that he is old,we have to take care of him means in today's generation all need money.they don't care anyone hope it helps
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yes, i think abel marryweather [dear departed] was very upset as his two daughters are busy in collecting money of her father.they did'nt think about their father that he is old,we have to take care of him means in today's generation all need money.they don't care anyone hope it helps
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