Dwight finds himself coping very differently with the loss. “I’d rather think of them the way they were… they’re all alive to me, those places in the states just like they were. I’d like them to stay that way till next September.” (56) Dwight and Moira experience the levels in a different sequence then Therese Rando suggested. Dwight and Moira in many cases do not undergo the same levels at all. Dwight experiences many stages that Moira does not, such as guilt. “ Maybe we’ve been too silly to deserve a world like this.” (80) By the same token Moira endures behavioral changes towards the end of the book. Moira begins to take classes for typing and quits drinking. Dwight’s behavior does not appear to change drastically; his life revolves around his duty. Although these characters do undergo several of the same levels their individuality emotionally and mentally molds the way in which they grieve.Despite the obvious differences in people there are still some that maintain that these levels are scientifically proven and therefore are concrete. These levels do exist and are very important to the process of grieving but not all people experience them at the same time or at all. Dwight and Moira are subject to different stages at different times in the book. These levels may be seen in many cases in which people have experienced a loss. This does not necessarily mean that it is true for all people.Grief is a very important facet of the human psyche, which allows people do deal with tragedy or loss. Most people go through several stages that help with the process. Its helpful not to be worried if one does not realize these levels. Each individual has their way of grieving. Understand the Possible levels of grief people can experience can help one better understand and deal with them Emotionally people react to situations in different ways this does not necessarily mean they do not ex...
