# How does World’s End develop the theme of Family and Dysfunction?

> World’s End by Richard Jefferies

## Answer

World’s End by Richard Jefferies develops Family and Dysfunction across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

Dysfunctional family dynamics are central, from the miserly Sibbold and his resentful sons to the Baskettes' fractured lineage, showing how family ties are often sources of conflict rather than support.

The bitter relationship between old Sibbold and his sons, especially Arthur, leads to violence and estrangement.

The bitter enmity between the Baskette and Sibbold factions, along with the proliferation of illegitimate and pseudo-claimants, underscores deep family dysfunction and conflict.

The Herring family fractures over money, leading to physical violence and a mother being cursed by her eldest son.

## Evidence

- [ii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/world_s_end_se/chapters/ii.md): The bitter relationship between old Sibbold and his sons, especially Arthur, leads to violence and estrangement.
- [xii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/world_s_end_se/chapters/xii.md): The bitter enmity between the Baskette and Sibbold factions, along with the proliferation of illegitimate and pseudo-claimants, underscores deep family dysfunction and conflict.
- [vii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/world_s_end_se/chapters/vii.md): The Herring family fractures over money, leading to physical violence and a mother being cursed by her eldest son.

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