The sight of snow made her think how beautiful and short life is and how, in spite of all their enmities, people have so very much in common; measured against eternity and the greatness of creation, the world in which they lived was narrow. That's why snow drew people together. It was as if snow cast a veil over hatreds, greed, and wrath and made everyone feel close to one another.
The character reflects on the beauty of snow, which reminds her of the fleeting nature of life. Despite conflicts and differences among individuals, snow symbolizes a shared experience, highlighting the connections that unite humanity. It serves as a reminder that, in the grand scheme of eternity, the daily struggles of life seem trivial.
Snow acts as a unifying force, softening the harsher realities of human nature such as hatred and greed....