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The Ultimate Gift Analysis
In discussions of The Ultimate Gift, controversial issue has been how Red decided to divide his money up on his written will. On one hand, Reds relatives argue who inherits Reds prized possessions. On the other hand, Mr.Hamilton contends, they should be more concerned about Reds death, than his money. Others even maintain that its ridiculous how greedy Reds relatives are. My own view is that his relatives do not deserve money because they don't appreciate it and just expect it. In other words, his relatives think they will find happiness in money, but that is not the case. Red agrees when he writes, " Only as an old man did I come to learn that all happiness comes from the gifts that God has given us."( Jim Stovall pg.24) This is not to say
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