Although St. Aubert and La Voisin’s conversation about death may seem morbid, it shows that they have the courage to face mortality—something that distinguishes them from many other characters in the story. Ultimately, St. Aubert’s lack of interest in wealth or material belongings relates back to his awareness of his mortality, which suggests that all earthly things are temporary, whereas religion and the natural world offer the promise of connecting with something more lasting.