To Hell with Dying is a short story written by Alice Walker and was first published in 1988. In this sample of literature we learn about the life of Mr. Sweet, an old man whose multiple ailments often bring him to the brink of death, and how because of the deep connection he has with the narrator and her family, they are the only ones able to call him back. This story shows how important this man is to the family and town and provides an important lesson about how death cannot be so easily evaded. The central idea of To Hell with Dying is that while love is powerful it is unable to conquer death.
