Truscott: Why aren't you both at the funeral? I thought you were mourners. Fay: We decided not to go. We were afraid we might break down. Truscott: That's a selfish attitude to take. The dead can't bury themselves, you know.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Two people avoid a funeral out of fear, judged as selfish by another.
- In plain terms
- Avoiding a funeral is called selfish.
- What can you take from it?
- Emotions can affect participation in mourning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it okay to skip a funeral?
- How can we compassionately address others' grief?
Another view
Self‑preservation can be understandable.
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