Based on the reading The Dead by James Joyce, men are being categorized as the ultimate authority that has to deal with certain precautions and always be aware and is responsible for society’s behavior. Gabriel Conroy, the main character, is having a nicely dinner with his aunts Kate and Julia while having as company other neighbors and friends. This event, made possible by the two aunts, causes certain discomfort around the main character and a few of their guests as they start discussing delicate topics such as politics. In the end of the story, Gabriel Conroy becomes aware of his wife’s not-yet-overcome grief about a previous lover she had and that is dead. Overall, this makes Gabriel’s feelings uneasy and unpredictable whether or not he
