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Somehow I feel this is going to be misinterpreted, but...
So the end does not equal change? I fail to see how that makes sense. John was alive, now he's dead. His situation has changed. For better or for worse is a value judgement, of course. But it is a change. And yes, a life isn't complete until that life is over. Otherwise it's a work in progress. I would have thought this was obvious.
What I'm trying to say about the selfish aspect is that wanting (expecting, demanding) someone to stay alive (or die, or change jobs, or whatever) for your benefit (avoidance of pain, pleasure, etc.) is selfish. Jane telling John to stay alive just because Jane doesn't want to feel bad is selfish of Jane.
If a person has no say over what happens to their own body, what then could they have any control over?
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