# Aging and Mortality in Pastors and Masters

> Theme guide for Pastors and Masters by Ivy Compton-Burnett.

Death and aging pervade the narrative, from old Crabbe's peaceful death to Herrick's reflections on being 'past the danger age' and Emily's sardonic comments about her own unattended deathbed.

## Where it surfaces

- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pastors_and_masters_se/chapters/ii): The chapter centers on Crabbe's death and the characters' reflections on their own aging, the fear of death, and the desire to be surrounded by friends at the end.
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pastors_and_masters_se/chapters/vi): Emily's birthday reflections on turning fifty-one highlight her fear of dwindling life and dissatisfaction with living.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pastors_and_masters_se/themes/aging_and_mortality
- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pastors_and_masters_se/themes