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What is the primary theme of 'A Letter to God'?
What is the primary theme of 'A Letter to God'?
- The importance of faith (correct)
- The significance of wealth
- The value of education
- The power of human perseverance
What event triggers Lencho's need to write a letter?
What event triggers Lencho's need to write a letter?
- A family emergency
- A devastating hailstorm (correct)
- An unexpected flood
- A severe drought
How does Lencho perceive God in 'A Letter to God'?
How does Lencho perceive God in 'A Letter to God'?
- As an angry deity who punishes wrongdoings
- As a myth without any real influence
- As a distant figure uninterested in human affairs
- As a caring presence who will provide for him (correct)
What does Lencho ask for in his letter to God?
What does Lencho ask for in his letter to God?
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What is the response of the postmaster to Lencho's letter?
What is the response of the postmaster to Lencho's letter?
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Study Notes
Theme of 'A Letter to God'
- The primary theme of 'A Letter to God' is faith and resilience in the face of adversity.
Triggering Event
- Lencho's need to write a letter is triggered by a destructive hailstorm that destroys his wheat crop, his only source of income.
Lencho's Perception of God
- Lencho perceives God as a benevolent and powerful entity who can provide for his needs. He has unwavering faith in God's ability to help him.
Lencho's Request
- Lencho asks God for one hundred pesos to help him replant his crops and sustain his family.
Postmaster's Response
- The postmaster, deeply moved by Lencho's faith, collects money from his own savings and sends a sum of money to Lencho, but only seventy pesos. He is unable to provide the full amount but wants to help.
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