
John Greenleaf Whittier's "Ichabod"
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The Complexity of Remembering the Departed
Exploring the complexity of funeral eulogies, this chapter delves into the fear of hearing only negative comments about the deceased while also acknowledging the importance of avoiding insincere praise. The perspective of John Greenleaf Whittier on pitying the departed and recognizing shared human struggles is discussed, alongside the desire for mourners to pray for the deceased's journey towards judgment.
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