You received devastating news about your friend’s death 2 days ago. You are going to attend his / her funeral today. Write down a funeral speech as a tribute to your friend. (10 marks) END OF

You have just passed away at age 85A close life-long friend is giving a eulogy at your funeralList 5 to 10 points that they say about your character and life?

In A Funeral by E.V. Lucas we have the theme of friendship, respect, generosity, acceptance and loss. Taken from his A Little of Everything collection the reader realises after reading the essay that Lucas may be exploring the theme of friendship. Lucas speaks highly of his friend (who is unnamed) and there is a sense that there will be a gap in Lucas’ life now that his friend has died. There is also a degree of respect among those who have attended the funeral. Though the numbers are limited all have fond memories of the deceased. Something that is noticeable at the end of the essay when the procession attends a hostelry. Perhaps to talk about the topic of their friend or having a more general discussion on the subject of death. The fact that the boys continue to play football may also be important as they might be showing the ultimate respect for the deceased who would have wished for them to continue playing football. If anything this is a sign of the deceased nobility. Putting others before himself. Something that he has done on previous occasions in his life. Not only when defending Lucas but also on the bus when defending the old woman. Who the deceased felt was being treated badly by the conductor.

Shun is delivering the eulogy at his grandfather's funeral. Which of the following tips should he keep in mind?Group of answer choicesBring the community together over the memory of his grandfatherKeep the eulogy as short as possibleIgnore the death and focus on the life of his grandfatherHelp the mourners to forget their own mortality

Julia’s friend just lost her mom to cancer. Julia wants to support her friend in any way that she can, but she just can’t imagine how her friend must feel. What would be the MOST helpful way for Julia to show support for her friend?Question 9Select one:a.Ask open questions that allow her friend to express her feelings.b.Distract her friend by telling her a funny experience she heard.c.Just ask her friend straight out if she feels sad today.d.Ignore the subject until her friend decides to bring it up.

It might also be important that Lucas does not have any bad memories about the deceased as this would highlight the esteem that the deceased was held in by Lucas. Also Lucas feels it is better that his friend died rather than have to live the remainder of his life as an invalid and dependent on others. Which may leave some readers to suggest that the quality of an individual’s life is important to Lucas. It is better to be able than to live and be unable. Which was the only option available to the deceased. It is for this reason that there is no real sadness attached to the deceased funeral. All concerned are able to celebrate his life with fondness even if he may have had a temper. Though it is noticeable that the deceased used his temper in order to help others who may not necessarily be able to help themselves. If anything the deceased was there for people when he saw an injustice or when he perceived that an injustice may have occurred.