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    The story follows a narrator who attends the funeral of her wealthy uncle Don Julian. She observes the different reactions of the mourners, including Don Julian's wife who had known of his affair, his longtime mistress Paula who is truly grieving, and his divided children. At the end, the narrator reflects on the complex relationships and how Paula, as the chieftest mourner, truly loved Don Julian despite his infidelity. The story explores themes of love, infidelity, and complex human relationships.

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    The story follows a narrator who attends the funeral of her wealthy uncle Don Julian. She observes the different reactions of the mourners, including Don Julian's wife who had known of his affair, his longtime mistress Paula who is truly grieving, and his divided children. At the end, the narrator reflects on the complex relationships and how Paula, as the chieftest mourner, truly loved Don Julian despite his infidelity. The story explores themes of love, infidelity, and complex human relationships.

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    The story follows a narrator who attends the funeral of her wealthy uncle Don Julian. She observes the different reactions of the mourners, including Don Julian's wife who had known of his affair, his longtime mistress Paula who is truly grieving, and his divided children. At the end, the narrator reflects on the complex relationships and how Paula, as the chieftest mourner, truly loved Don Julian despite his infidelity. The story explores themes of love, infidelity, and complex human relationships.

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    "The Chieftest Mourner" is a short story written by Aida

    Rivera Ford, which was first published in the Philippine


    magazine, Philippine Education Magazine, in 1947. The story
    follows the narrator, who attends the funeral of her uncle,
    the late Don Julian, a well-respected and wealthy man in their
    community. The narrator observes the various reactions of
    the mourners, including her uncle's wife, his mistress, and his
    children.

    As the story progresses, it is revealed that the narrator's


    uncle had been supporting his mistress financially for many
    years. The mistress, named Paula, had been a constant
    presence in Don Julian's life, and the narrator notes that she
    is the only one at the funeral who seems to be truly grieving.

    The narrator's aunt, who had been married to Don Julian for
    many years, also attends the funeral. Although she is clearly
    upset, she does not display the same level of emotion as
    Paula. The narrator notes that her aunt had been aware of
    her husband's infidelity but had chosen to ignore it.

    The narrator also observes Don Julian's children, who are


    divided over their father's affair. The eldest son is angry and
    resentful towards his father, while the youngest son seems
    indifferent. Don Julian's daughter, on the other hand, is
    sympathetic towards her father and feels that he had been
    misunderstood.

    At the end of the story, the narrator reflects on the complex


    relationships between the various characters and the
    different ways in which they have mourned Don Julian's
    death. She notes that while everyone has their own way of
    grieving, it is ultimately the chieftest mourner, Paula, who
    truly loved and understood Don Julian.

    Overall, "The Chieftest Mourner" is a poignant and insightful


    story that explores themes of love, infidelity, and the
    complexities of human relationships.

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