A letter to God

. People get support from family and friends during bad times. How does Lencho's family
behave after the
harvest is ruined?
Similarly, Lencho got lots of support and moral courage from his family. After his entire crop was
ruined in the
hailstorm, his family members solaced him and asked him not to lose hope. They reminded him
that in God's world
no one died of hunger. Lencho's entire family had faith in God's help.
2. 'Lencho was an ox of a man, working like an animal in the fields, but still, he knew how to
write. What does this
line tell us about the norm amongst such farmers, then?
This line tells us that normally the farmers working in the fields are hard-working but
uneducated. They can work like
an ox in the fields. But, Lencho could read and write. He wrotea letter to God for help after the
hailstorm destroyed
his cornfields.
3. Lencho waited eagerly for a reply to his letter to God. Do you think the postmaster was also
very keen to know
Lencho's reaction upon receiving the "reply'?
The postmaster was very keen to know Lencho's reaction. AS sOon as Lencho left the post
office, the postmaster
opened the envelope to read his reply. He was expecting a note of thankfulness to God in the
letter.
4. The field was white as if covered with salt. This is how the field is described after the
hailstorm. The pelting
hailstones could have been easily seen as sugar cubes. Do you think comparing it with sugar
would have been
more appropriate? Why/Why not? (Most expected question)
A hailstorm can be compared to small balls of anything that is white in colour. But, here, the
comparison. to salt is
much better than sugar cubes. As sugar symbolises sweetness or happiness, whereas excess
salt signifies the spoilt
taste. The hailstorm spoiled Lencho's fields totally that's why it is said that the field was white as
if covered with salt.
So, comparing it with sugar would not have been more appropriate.
5. Lencho and his family knew the implications the hailstorm would have on their lives. Write a
conversation
between Lencho and his wife as they watched the downpour turn into a hailstorm.
Conversation between Lencho and his wife- Wife: If this storm does not stop here, we will die of
hunger. Lencho: Yes, our hard work will go to waste. It must stop now.
Wife: We will have no corn left this year. Lencho: Don't worry, God can see everything and He
will not let us die of
hunger. Wife: Let's hope so. I have heard that no one dies of hunger
6. Lencho did not bother exploring any other means to resolve his situation but just turned to
God. Do you feel
that his approach was justified? Why/Why not?
I do not justify his approach of relying solely on God's help. It was totally illogical. Sorrow and
happiness are two
phases of life that everyone must stay prepared to face. Besides, praying to God for his mental
calmness he should
have approached his relatives for help and worked hard again.
7. What, according to you would have been the likely reaction of Lencho's wife upon knowing
about him writing
an actual letter to God?
Ans: According to me, she would have been happy knowing that Lencho had informed God
about their loss and help
Would reach them soon. She hada deep faith in God. She believed that no one can die of
hunger because God takes
care of everyone's basic needs.
8. Lencho had faith in God but lacked faith in humanity. Elaborate with reference to "A Letter to
God'.
Lencho had immense faith in God, therefore he wrote a letter to God with the belief that God
would send hìm the
hundred pesos and that would make up for the loss of his crops. But, when he received seventy
pesos, he was upset.
He had no faith in humans and thought that the post office employees had stolen thirty pesos of
the money that God
had sent for his help. Once again, he wrote a letter to God to complain about this issue.
9. Why does the postmaster send money to Lencho? Why does he sign the letter 'God'?
Ans: The postmaster was a kind, generous, helpful and fearing man. When he received the
letter written to these
human virtues. God asking for 100 pesos he felt sympathetic towards Lencho. Hence, he
decided to help Lencho. He
gave a part of his salary and asked the other employees to help. He signed the letter 'God' in
order to preserve the
man's faith in God.
10. How far would you agree that one's positivity can bring in a spark of brightness even in
adverse circumstances.
It is absolutely true that optimism can bring about a spark of brightness even in adverse
situations. It was Lencho's
innocent optimism that eventually led to his getting seventy pesos. In fact, it was his positivity.
despite the hailstorm
that he even wrote a letter to God in first place. His hope finally triumphed.
11. Was Lencho surprised to find a letter with money in it? Why/Why not?
Lencho was not at all surprised to receive the envelope with the money in it because he had
utter faithin God, His
unshakeable faith gave him firm confidence.
12. What did postmaster need to answer Lencho's letter?
Posterman was surprised on seeing Lencho's letter. addressed to God. On reading the letter he
found that he
ueu nore than goodwill, paper and ink to answer the letter. He needed money to be sent to
Lencho
13. What did Lencho write in the first letter addressed to God?
n tne hrst letter, Lencho wrote. "God, if you don't help me, my family and I will go hungry this
year. I need a
unared pesos in order to sow my field again and to live until the crop comes, because the
hailstorm....
14. How did the post office employees help Lencho? How did Lencho react to their help?
He post office employees received an unusual letter addressed to God. In order not to shake
the faith of the wrter
he ietter, they collected 70 pesos and sent it to Loncho. Lencho was not at all surprised when
he got the money.
On receving 70 pesos, lu became angry and blamed the post office emplovees for the shortfall
of 30 pesos. He was
Sure that God had sent the 100 pesos he had asked for. and thought the post office employees
to be d vuo
crooks.
15. Sympathy and kindness are human virtues'. Write a character sketch of the postmaster with
reference to
Ans: 2006 The postmaster is a genuine and God-loving man, He is amazed to read Lencho's
letter and even more
amazed at Lencho's abundant faith in God. Being a kind person he does not want to shake the
writer's taith in God.
Ihe postmaster is also man who sticks to his decision so he is able to collect money for
Lencho's help. Since he
commands the respect of his juniors and friends they too feel obliged to give him money for an
act or Chany.
16. Why did the postmaster send a letter of reply to Lencho? 2003
ne postmaster was very impressed and touched by Lencho's sincere faith in God. He wished he
too had that kind of
taith. So, in order to reconfirm and not to shake Lencho's faith in God he decided to answer the
letter.
17. Lencho said, "These aren't rain drops they are 'new coins Why did he say so ? How did
these new coins
ultimately bring disaster to his corn field?
Or
Why does Lenco compare rain drops with the new coins?
Ans:
Lencho needed a good harvest. The rain drops would promise Lencho rich crops. By selling the
crop, would fetch
more money. So rain drops were called 'new coins All of a sudden large hailstones began to fall.
Not a leaf remained.
It was total loss."
18. What impression do you form of the postmaster after reading the story 'A Letter to God?
Ans:
The postmaster was a kind, generous, helpful, amiable and god-fearing man. He was generous,
as he helped Lencho
with 70 pesos. He also wrote a reply for Lencho's letter in order to maintain his faith in God.
19. What were Lencho's feelings when he found the letter with money in it? What did he do after
opening the
letter?
Ans: Lencho was not at all surprised to see the money in the letter as he was fully confident
about it. He knew that
God will send money for him. On opening the letter he found seventy pesos instead of hundred.
So, he wrote
another letter to God to send rest of the amount but now not through mail as the post office
employees were
crooks.
20. How do you know Lencho was a hard working farmer?
Ans: We know that Lencho was a hard working farmer as he worked very hard like an ox in the
field. His house was
the only one the entire valley. He made every effort to get money to sow the field for the next
harvest.
21. Lencho was angry when he received the letter. How did he express his anger?
When Lencho received the letter he was angry as the envelope contained seventy pesos. He
knew that God could
not have made a mistake. At once he began to write second letter to God with wrinkling of his
brow. He affixed the
stamp with blow of his fist.
22. What was the effect of the storm on Lencho's farm?
All of a sudden very large hailstone began to fall. His field became white as if covered with salt.
The hailstones
looked like silver. The storm was so violent that it destroyed the crop completely. Not a leaf or a
flower remained on
the plants. It was a total loss,
23. Lencho had only one hope. What was it?
Ans:
On seeing a complete loss, Lencho's soul become sad. But he had firm faith in God. He had
only one single hope. It
was the help of God. He believed that God does not let any one die of hunger.
24. When did Lencho receive the letter? What was his reaction on opening the letter?
Ans:
On the following Sunday, Lencho went to the post office. He wanted to know if there was any
letter for him. The
postman handed over the letter to Lencho. Lencho was not at all surprised. Rather he became
angry on finding
seventy pesos.
25. Why did the postmaster laugh at Lencho's letter?
The postmaster laughed at Lencho's letter because he had never seen such a letter in his life
addressed to God. This
made him serious. But immediately he turned anxious.
26. Whom did Lencho write a letter? What did he ask for 100 pesos ?
When Lencho's annual crop was completely destroyed due to heavy rains and hailstorm and
there was no one to
help him during the crisis. Lencho, at that time, wrote a letter to God. He wrote the letter
requesting Him to send
100 pesos so that he could sow his fields again till the next crop.
28. Why did the postmaster not sign the envelope himself?
The postmaster had never known letter addressed to God in his career. He did not sign the
envelope himself as he
did not want to shake writer's faith and conviction in God.
29. Why did Lencho exclaim, "It's really getting bad now"?
Lencho was happy with the raindrops. But soon the weather started getting had. A strong wind
started blowing.
Along with rain very large hailstones began. to fall and when the hailstones started destroying
the field completely,
Lencho exclaimed, "It's really getting bad now.'
30. What was the effect of hailstones on Lencho's crop? Ans:
For an hour, the hailstones rained on the house, the garden, the hillside, and on Lencho's
cornfield soon. The field
turned white, as if covered with salt. Not even a leaf remained on the trees and the corn crop of
Lencho was totally
destroyed as the flowers were gone from the plants.
31. "That night was a sorrowful one." Why was that night sorrowful for Lencho and his family?
That night, Lencho realised that the hailstones had totally destroyed his corn crop. He realised
that all his efforts had
turned fruitless. Lencho and his family realised that there would be nobody to help them. He felt
sad that they might
have to go hungry that year. Thus that night was a sorrowful one.
32. What was the reaction of the postmaster when he came to know about Lencho's letter? Ans:
When the postman told the postmaster about Lencho's letter, at first he began to laugh. But,
almost immediately he
became serious. The postmaster commended the faith of the writer of the letter, who had
addressed the letter to
God.
33. Do you think the post office employees were really "a bunch of crooks"? Ans:
No, they were not crooks at all. Rather, they were kind-hearted and generous people. They
wanted to help Lencho
to mitigate his trouble. Hence, they had contributed to collect 70 pesos to retain Lencho's faith in
God
34. Why did the postmaster want to help Lencho? And how did he do that?
The postmaster was captivated to see the firm faith of Lencho in God and he did not want his
belief to he shaken. He
asked the other employees of the post office and his friends to give something for an act of
charity. He was so
determined to provide him aid that he himself contributed a part of his salary.
Long Answer Type Questions
1. The people at the post office contribute to putting together whatever they can manage, for
Lencho.
(a) What do you think was the main reason behind their help? Would you have done the same if
you were one of the
employees?
(b) As an employee, write about your perspective and reason(s) for contributing to the fund. The
fact that you don't
want to say 'no' to a cause Initiated by your boss, can also be an equally compelling reason!
(a) The main reason behind their help could be empathy. If I were in the place of one of the
emplovees I would have
definitely helped Lencho by giving out some money. "Many a little makes a mickle". One rupee
donated by 100
people would make up to 100 rupees without making much difference to the donor. However, it
would be a big helo
for the done.
(b) Of course, an employee can't say 'no' to a helping deed initiated by his/her boss. But, as an
employee, I consider
right to help a distressed person. It is the moral duty of every human to help a needy person.
You never know.
maybe, it's your turn next time. I believe that 'Charity always begins at home.
3. The postmaster was a representative of God. Evaluate this statement in the context of your
understanding of
"A Letter to God",
Ans: The postmaster is rightly depicted as a representative of God because he managed to
collect money for Lencho
who was helpless at that time. It is believed that God can't be physically present everywhere to
help his children, so
He sends help through his messengers. People believe that He relieves their sufferings through
his representatives.
He can be understood as representative of God as he made efforts to Lencho's prayers which
were addressed to
God. He even replied to Lencho's letter on behalf of God so that his belief in God is not shaken.
Though the
postmaster was a human being, his helping action can be compared to the representative of
God.
5. In the lesson A Letter to God, what moral values does the postmaster display in his
behaviour? Or
The postmaster represents such people who still believe in helping others. Mention those values
of the
postmaster which you would like to emulate in yourself. Write in 100-120 words.
The postmaster was very impressed and touched by Lencho's s sincere faith in God. In order to
reconfirm and not to
shake Lencho's faith he decided to answer the letter. He is amazed to read Lencho's letter and
even more amazed at
Lencho's abundant faith in God. The postmaster is thus a very genuine, empathetic and soft
hearted man. The
POStmaster is als0 a man who sticks to bis reraltinne ca bo is ahle to collect money for
Lencho05 neip
Commands the respect of his juniors and friends they too feel obliged to give him money for an
act of charity. He is a
generous person and tries to perceive others in a more positive light.
6. Show Lencho's faith and confidence in God with examples from the lesson. tel
Z015, 2014 Lencho had full faith in the help of God The following sentences in the story tell us
about
nougnt only of his one hope: 'The help of God'. whose eves. as he had heard, see everything,
even what is deep n
One s conscience. "Again, Lencho showed not the slightest surorise on seeing the money in the
envelope sucn was
nis contidence.. But he became angry when he counted the monev. 'God could not have made
a mistake no could he
have denied Lencho what he had requested. The above facts from the text prove his deep faith
and confidence in
God."
7. Describe the character of Lencho in the light of his faith and attitude towards God and man.
Or
"I wish I had the faith of the man who wrote this letter." Describe Lencho's character is the light
of this statement.
Is such devout faith in God possible in today's practical life?
Ans: Lencho beinga very simple person started a correspondence with God so that he would
help him and make
sure that he and his family would not starve. He had an abundant faith in God and therefore with
great confidence
he directly appealed to God for help. As for his opinion regarding men, Lencho considers them
dishonest and
deceitful. He does not hesitate to write about his contemptuous attitude towards men in his letter
to God and he
calls the men at the post-office a bunch of crooks. He knew that God helps innocent people in
distress and therefore
does not hesitate in approaching him directly for help and neither is he bewildered when he
does receive a letter
signed by God. Faith is an expression of hope for something better. In today's practical world of
cut-throat
competition and demanding lives, such strong faith in God and one's own self is extremely
necessary. It motivates us
to be positive and be successful in what we do.
8. Why does Lencho write a letter to God? What does he experience?
Lencho's crops have been devastated in hailstorm. He fears he and his family would starve. So
he writesa letter to
the God to seek help from the God. He urges for 100 pesos so that he can sow his field again
and live until the new
crop comes. He puts this letter in an envelope and addresses the envelope "To God". He is
quite sure that the God
will provide him help in time. His firm belief in the mercy of the God never seems to be shaking.
Although he is still
troubled, he is relieved that now he has sought help from the God.
9. Why did Lencho seek help from God? Who received the letter? What did he do? Or
'Faith can move mountains. What did the postmaster do in order not to break Lencho's faith in
God. Explain.
Or
What was the letter to God about? How much did it serve Lencho's purpose?
When Lencho's crop was totally destroyed by the hail, he being a simple-hearted person who
had abundant faith
in God, started a correspondence with Him. In a letter he asked God to send him a hundred
peso giving examples
from the text A Letter to God.
Ans: Lencho was simple man, a farmer who lived in a solitary house. He hardly knew ways of
the world. He had such
strong faith in God that he could never believe that God would not help him. He wrote the letter
with a very strong
conviction. This faith in God prompted him to write a letter to God asking his help. When he had
asked for hundred
pesos but received less, he could never imagine that God could have never made the mistake.
It was not out of
jealousy or anger he called post office employees a bunch of crooks. But it was his innocence
and simpleton
behaviour which made him address them in such a manner. He was an innocent person who
lacked common sense
and practical knowledge of the world.
to enable him to sow his field again and live until the new crop came. This envelope which was
addressed "To God"
greatly intrigued a postman and so he took the envelope containing the letter to the postmaster.
After reading the
letter the postmaster was highly impressed and touched by Lencho's faith in God. So, in order
to cement Lencho's
faith in God, the postmaster decided to collect money and send it to Lencho. He was able to
collect only seventy
pesos, He put this money in an envelope along with a letter containing the sender's signature
'God', and sent it to
10. Oh "God", wrote Lencho, "if you do not help me, my family and I will go hungry this year."
Did God help him
Lencho.
and how?
Ans:
Lencho was a simple minded farmer. For his liveliho0d, he was dependent on his fields, His
fields always promiseda
rich harvest but the earth was in need of some downpour. At supper, it rained heavily. alongwith
the haitstones. It
covered everything with the hails. As a result of this, his crop was totally ruined. Lencho's soul
was filled with
sadness. It was a terrible night for him. There was none to help him. Still he had a single hope.
It was the help from
God, He would definitely help him in this odd situation. So he wrote a letter to God, He
requested Him to send him a
hundred pesos. He wrote, "God, if you don't help me, my family and 1 will go hungry this year."
The post master
helped Lencho. He did an act of charity for him.
11. "If you don't help me, my family and I will go hungry this year. Lencho had faith in God but
he didn't manage
to solve the problem by himself. Did he lack the courage to resolve his matter himself? What
values did he lack?
Explain it in 100-120 words.
Lencho was a hardworking farmer. He was completely dependent upon the crops of his fields.
His annual crop was
completely destroyed due to heavy rains and hailstorm. In the entire village, there was no one to
help him during the
times of financial crisis. He had firm belief in God and hence wrote a letter requesting Him to
send 100 pesos so that
he could sow his fields again till the next crop. This act did not prove that he lacked courage to
resolve his problem,
but shows that he did not have any option left for himself. He had a firm belief in God. He was
an ox of a man hut
lacked. money to stand again.
12. Apart from his blind faith in God was Lencho a wise person? Was he justified in called post
office employees a
bunch of crooks ? Prove it.
Lencho was simple man, a farmer who lived in a solitary house. He hardly knew ways of the
world. He had such
strong faith in God that he could never believe that God would not help him. He wrote the letter
with a very strong
conviction. This faith in God prompted him to write a letter to God asking his help. When he had
asked for hundred
pesos but received les, he could never imagine that God could have never made the mistake. It
was not out of
jealousy or anger he called post office employeesa bunch of crooks. But it was his innocence
and simpleton
behaviour which made him address them in such a manner. He was an innocent person who
lacked common sense
and practical knowledge of the world.
13. Suppose you are the postmaster. Explain your feelings when you received second letter of
Lencho. Ans:
I opened the letter out of curiosity. I imagined that Lencho would have thanked God for sending
him the money. But
on opening the letter I was shocked to read that instead of writing a few words of thanks,
instead curse had been
poured on me. I felt very bad about my employees who had
been called a bunch of crooks'. Actually post office employees along with me had donated part
of salary in terms of
charity. It was difficult for me to understand that how I should react to the situation and how to
let Lencho know the
real truth. There is no point in sending him the rest of the amount. If 1 actually send him the rest
of the amount he
would keep on thinking that post office employees are actually cheats.
14. As the postmaster, write how you felt when Lencho accused you and your men of stealing
money? Ans:
When I received Lencho's leter. I felt downcast, shocked and discouraged. I did not expect it
from Lencho. l had
involved my whole department into helping this poor rustic fellow. It took me a lot of efforts to
arrange seventy
pesos for him. But this man proved very ungrateful. He called us a bunch of cheats and accused
us of stealing money.
I see no point in sending the remaining amount to this ungrateful fellow. If I send him the
remaining amount he will
be convinced that we had cheated him. This would damage the image of the post office
employees. Let him face the
reality that it was an act of foolishness on his part to have asked God for money.
15. Lencho is a very hard working farmer. It is his hardworking habit which makes him not deter
his faith. How do
you justify this act of Lencho ? Ans:
Lencho is hard working farmer. He is an ox of a man, working like an animal in the fields. He is
the only farmer who
lives in the valley with his family. He has great faith of getting help from God. He prayed to God
for downpour as he
knew his fields intimately. t is due to faith he even writes letter to God.
I fully agree with act of Lencho. The way he acted in at times of difficulty is fully appreciative.
Amidst such times he
wrote letter to God and with strong conviction was able to win.
16. The postmaster showed great exemplary action in his act. Can in today's times we can find
people like
postmaster? What would you have done if you were in place of postmaster?
Ans:
The postmaster was able to strengthen Lencho's faith in God. The postmaster was surprised on
seeing Lencho's
letter addressed to God. He knew that he needed more than good will to answer the letter but
still he tried his best
to collect the money to send to Lencho. The act of postmaster has really moved us. In today's
times it is quite
difficult to find people like postmaster. Even relatives and dear friends do not come near in times
of need. So, it is
quite strange to imagine person like postmaster gathering courage to help others.
If I were in postmaster's place. I would not have acted in such a wise and sensible manner.
Such acts really need
sacrifice.
17.Suppose you are the postmaster. How would you feel if you were accused by Lencho of
being cheat along witn
your employees ?
ITT were the postmaster I would have surely felt very humiliated and insulted, It would have
shocked me, I know that
Ans:
it would have been very difficult to collect seventy pesos for a simple farmer. This would have
made me feel very low
on being called bunch of crooks. I feel that postmaster was a great person by having acting in
such a decent manner.
Imight have created furore over the situation. I would have gone to the extent of hitting Lencho
and disclosed the
whole truth to him.
18. "Now we are really going to get some water, woman." Who was Lencho and for what did he
need water?
Lencho was a strongly-built farmer. He lived in the solitary house. His house was situated on the
crest of a low hill in
the valley. From here, he could survey and see the river. He could also see his field of ripe corn
dotted with flowers.
They always promised a good harvest. Lencho worked very hard in the field. To ensure a good
crop, some rain was
needed. Lencho knew his fields intimately. He predicted rain and his prediction turned right. It
started raining during
dinner. He went out to feel the rain. Lencho surveyed, with satisfaction as his crop was draped
in a curtain of rain.
Raindrops looked iike new silver coins to him.
19. Do you think the story 'A Letter to God' shows Lencho's immense faith in God
Yes, the story depicts the farmer Lencho's immense faith in God. Lencho desperately wanted
some rain for his crop.
The ripe corn stood proud in the field and promised a good harvest, Unfortunately, the rain
came but it turned into a
hailstorm. As a result, Lencho's crop was totally destroyed. His heart was filled with sorrow. But,
he had immense
faith in God. So, he did not lose his heart. Lencho then wrote a letter to God. He requested.
God to send him 100 pesos to enable him to sow his field again. He dropped the letter in the
mailbox of the town.
The postmaster read the letter addressed to God. He wanted to preserve Lencho's faith in God,
so he raised 70 pesos
and sent them to him. Later, Lencho wrote a second letter to God asking him to send the
remaining 30 pesos, but
not through the mail
20. How did the post office employees react when they received Lencho's letter?
Lencho was desperate when his whole crop was destroyed due to the hailstorm. But Lencho
had immense faith in
God. So, he wrote a letter to God. needed a hundred pesos in order to sow his field again and
to live until the next
crop comes. He then dropped the letter in the mailbox.
The postman, who saw the letter addressed to God, laughed heartily. Never in his career as a
postman had he known
that address. He went to the postmaster who was a fat, amiable fellow. Thet postmaster abso
broke out laughing.
But almost immediately he turned serious. The postmaster highly commended the immense
faith of the writer of the
letter in God. That is why, he raised 70 pesos and sent it to him in a letter.
21. Suppose you are the postmaster who had collected the money to help Lencho. Write a letter
to your friend,
John, telling him how you felt when Lencho, in his second letter to God, called the post office
employees"a bunch
of crooks".
Ans:
I hope you must be doing well in your job. In my job. we come across different types of people. I
think ours is more
or less a thankless job. I will illustrate this with an unusually interesting incident.
In a village adjoining our town, there is a simple farmer named Lencho. I came to know about
his extraordinary faith
in God, when I happened to read his letter addressed to God. Danny! he actualy wrote a letter
to God for financial
help. His whole crop had been destroyed because of hailstones. Just to preserve his faith, I
managed to raise seventy
pesos from my employees and friends. I too contributed a part of my salary. This money was
sent to him in an
envelope as if it were sent by God. His demand was for hundred pesos. I was shocked when
lgot another letter from
him addressed to God. He had written that the balance amount of thirty pesos should not be
sent through us as we
were "'a bunch of crooks". We all were taken aback by his letter. I decided not to send him any
more money. But to
my surprise, my employees thought otherwise. So, once again we contributed and sent him the
remaining 30 pesoB,
What about the things at your end? Waiting for your reply.
Rest is as usual here.
Yours sincerely
Herbert
22. "So, in order not to shake the writer's faith in God. the postmaster came up with an idea to
answer the letter.
What does this statement tell us about the postmaster? Was his idea successful? How did the
receiver react?
Ans:
When the postmaster saw the letter addressed to God, he broke out laughing, but almost
immediately he turned
serious. He was amazed at the faith of the writer and wished that he too could have the faith of
the man who wrote
the letter. This shows that he was an appreciative and amiable person.
He was kind. therefore in order not to shake the writer's faith, he decided to answer the letter.
He was empathetic
also. But. when he read the letter he realised that only goodwill wouldn't do. He would need
money too. Still, he id
not give up the idea of replying to the letter. He was determined and trustworthy and thus stuck
on his resolution
He asked for money from his employees and he even himself gave part of his salary. Several
friends of his were
obliged to gİve something for an act of charity. The postmaster was generous too. In the end, he
sent 70 pesos to
Lencho but he did not reveal his identity. He did not want to break Lencho's trust, hence signed
the
letter as God. This shows how selfless he was.
23. "Humanity still exists", this is what we get to know after reading 'A letter to God' in which firm
faith in God of
a poor farmer and helpfulness of the post office employees are aptly depicted Write a paragraph
supporting this
statement, in about 120-150 words. Ans:
Humanity Still Exists
These days greed, infidelity and being emotionless is becoming common. However, the chapter,
'A Letter to God sets
a perfect example that humanity still exists. After reading the lesson, "A Letter to God, we come
across the fact that
there are people who have still not forgotten to show their love and care towards those who ned
it without any setf
interest. The postmaster and the other employees of the post office set a flawless example of
humanity and
kindness for others. First, when they read the address mentioned on the leter, they all broke ito
laughter because
they knew that the mentioned address on the letter did not exist. But immediately, they were
moved to see
Lencho's faith in God and the postmaster even stated that he wished he had the faith of Lencho,
So, the postmaster
decided to help Lencho. He asked for help from other employees of the post office. Each. of
them contributed
whatever they could but they could not make it to hundred pesos. They somehow managed to
collect seventy pesos.
They kept them in an envelope for Lencho. This act of kindness shows us a true picture of
humanity.
24. Describe Lencho's qualities in light of his faith in God. Was Lencho's reaction towards post
office employees'
justified? Ans:
Lencho was a poor farmer and firmly believed that God soes everything and hears everything
and is everywhere.
When his crop was ruined due to heavy rainfall and hailstones, he was scared to imagine how
his family would
survive. He believed that only God could take him out of his problem. Nowadays, people find it
intellectually
impossible to make the affirmation which is necessary fora firm belief in God. The refusal to
believe in God is really
unfortunate. The other fact is that it is hard to find people who are willing to help anyone without
any self-interest.
Lencho's reaction towards the post office employees was not right or justified. But it was simply
because of his
innocence as he could not believe that God had made such a mistake. As per him, none but
only the post office
employees had stolen the money.
25. What values are reflected in the characters of the post office employees? How did they help
Lencho?
Ans:
The post office employees were kind and soft-hearted and it was clearly visible in their act of
charity for Lencho. The
post master and the other employees understood Lencho's problem and responded to it
positively. This is what
empathy is all about. When the postman handed the letter to Lencho, the post master who was
watching him
receive the envelope felt a sense of fulfilment in his heart. Nowadays, it is difficult to find people
like the post master
and the other employees who help others without any ulterior motive. They helped Lencho as
they might have
thought that helping the poor would provide them a sense of gratification. They decided to send
some money to
Lencho so that his faith in God does not get shaken. They all collected seventy pesos and gave
it to Lencho.
26. How does the character of Lencho inspire us to have faith in God? How did he react to the
help offered by the
post office employees? What was his reaction towards the post office employees? Ans:
Lencho was a poor farmer who completely depended on the harvest of his fields to survive and
fulfil the basic needs
of his family. He used to work day and night and was really optimistic and desired to have a
good harvest.
Unfortunately, his hope for a good harvest turned into despair when an unpredicted hailstorm
destroyed his crops.
He became worried about his family's survival. But, he was sure that God would certainly help
him in that difficult
situation. Lencho was a virtuous and innocent devotee of God. Due to his firm faith in God, he
urged Him to send a
hundred pesos. He reacted angrily towards the help offered by the post office employees. His
firm faith in God made
him angry when he found only seventy pesos in the envelope instead of a hundred pesos as
demanded. He believed
that God could not make such a mistake of sending him less money. So, he suspected that the
post office employees
had stolen his money.