Grandfather says, "It seems to me that neither of you has any cause to feel proud about the way you've treated me.'' While it is true that the daughters disregard modesty, decency and flial obligation, grandfather cannot be fully justified in practically disowning his family. Besides, Victoria loves him and he seems to have spared no thought for her feelings.

Divide yourselves into groups of four or five and discuss the statement: Grandfather is not entirely right in moving away from his daughters.

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Grandfather is very upset the way his children have behaved.

It seems that they couldn’t wait for his funeral before dividing his things.

In a fit of rage he decides to change his will.

It is initial reaction to the scene that happens before him.

If grandfather was so upset with his daughters, he should have willed his things and money to his grandchildren instead leaving it to a total stranger.

His grandchildren are very fond of him and so is he of them.

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