There is one main concept regarding the "cultural understanding presented in the story": death of our loved ones is universal. As a people, death comes for all. Death is indifferent. It comes for the young, the old, the rich, and the poor. It comes for all ethnicities and all nationalities. It comes for those who possess faith in a single god, multiple gods, or no god(s) at all.
One argument that you could make is regarding how one reacts to death. When one does happen to follow a particular religious or cultural practice, he or she tends to accept death in a way which aligns with his or her ideologies—yet, as Shaila finds out, her Hindu ideologies do not align with how she feels after the deaths of her husband and sons. Argumentatively, if one believes in his or her faith with utter devotion and trust, the way that he or she reacts to death should align with that faith. Yet, death is not something easily accepted by all. In fact, many people come to challenge their faith and god(s) when death comes for a loved one.
Another argument you could make could revolve around death being a solitary recovery. Although we need loved ones around us to help us heal, the inner peace only comes when we ourselves have come to terms with the death(s).
Both arguments can easily be illustrated through textual support from the story.
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