Christopher's understanding of his mother's death is based on the information relayed to him by his father.
Christopher's Recollection of His Mother's Death
Christopher recalls that his mother died two weeks after she was admitted to the hospital. He states that he never saw her there during her stay.
According to his father's account, his mother:
- Sent lots of love to Christopher from the hospital.
- Kept Christopher's get-well card on her bedside table.
- Died from an unexpected heart attack.
This explanation forms Christopher's initial perception and understanding of his mother's passing.
