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   The children are very curious and seem to have no respect for Linda's dying condition. The children are all boys, identical Delta children The around her bed, talking loudly and playing as if there was nothing wrong. John sits beside his mother, trying to have a moment of peace with his her when one of the children squeezes between John and Linda. He begins to stare at Linda, which makes John angry at the boy's lack of respect. John lifts him up and slaps him, which makes the boy cry. Ironically, the nurse rushes in and tells John he is the one who will have to leave. The children are being "death-conditioned" to have no fear or sense of loss when someone dies. Since happiness is everything in life, the dead are thought to simply recycled parts that will be cremated and their remains will benefit society.When Linda begins to die, children are fascinated with John's emotional response, but simply ask "Is she dead?"

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   Posted by ms-mcgregor on Tuesday September 30, 2008 at 10:03 AM