Ashima’s independent life when Ashoke lives in Cleveland prepares her for her husband’s death because it allows her to get used to the idea living a life where Ashoke is not home. For instance, the book mentions, “His visits are too short to make a difference, and, within hours it seems, Sunday comes, and she is on her own again...Sometimes, not knowing what to do with herself after dinner, she is already in bed by then,” (163). This reveals, how Ashima has become well accustomed to being by herself already since Ashoke barely manages to have time to visit her. Therefore, once the passing of her husband comes, she should have experience of how to deal with the situation.
