"The Dead" by James Joyce explores love, loss, and the weight of the past. Follow Gabriel, a middle-aged teacher, at a Dublin holiday party. He delivers a speech, feels insecure, and has awkward conversations. A song performance sparks memories of his deceased mother and mortality. A shocking truth about his wife, Gretta, shatters his illusions. The story ends with a powerful moment of realization for Gabriel.

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