Dealings with the Dead, Volume 2 (of 2)
by Lucius M. (Lucius Manlius)
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Sargent's title, "Dealings with the Dead," suggests a broad range of interactions. What specific types of "dealings" – practical, emotional, or philosophical – does he emphasize in this second volume, and what do they reveal about 19th-century American society's relationship with mortality?
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Considering Sargent's detailed observations on historical funeral rites and ceremonies, what aspects of these practices strike you as most surprising, most comforting, or most starkly different from contemporary traditions?
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Throughout this volume, Sargent undoubtedly presents various perspectives on grief and remembrance. Which particular anecdote, observation, or reflection on mourning resonated most deeply with your own understanding or experience of loss?
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