In the past, death was an unequivocal end; a person would pass away, leaving loved ones to hold onto the hope of seeing them in the afterlife. This straightforward concept of mortality allowed for a clear line between life and death. The individual's departure was absolute and final, which left a deep impact on how people processed grief and loss.

However, in the contemporary setting of the narrative, death has become less definitive. With advancements like Soulkeepers who can resurrect the deceased and the existence of the afterlife that doesn’t require faith, death takes on a different meaning. Individuals can be brought back through cloning and regrowing bodies, leading to existential questions about identity and what it truly means to be oneself, as the line between the original self and the new physical form blurs.