These stories and their authors describe different possibilities and aspects of dealing with death, whether positive or negative, as illustrated by their different characters. The incident in which death occurs can play a crucial role in how the individual overcomes it. In some cases, death can leave a person traumatized and basically mentally paralyzed for some time after the incident. The way to overcome death in these individuals would be to accept it. Accepting death is a positive way to cope. It’s about understanding that death is a part of life, cherishing the moments, and growing through the impact that individual made. However, this can become difficult depending on how the incident occurs. The story “My Mother’s Sin” is a great example of how to overcome death. In this story, death plays an essential role. However, it is not death that defines a person; this is how the person fights after death. The mother, Despinio, in this story, had a difficult time