Chapter 1: A Letter to God
- Who was Lencho?
Lencho was a poor but hardworking farmer who deeply believed in God. He depended on his crops to survive and had strong faith that God would help him in need. - What did Lencho hope for?
Lencho hoped for rain so that his crops would grow. He prayed for a good downpour to ensure a healthy harvest. - What happened during the rain?
Initially, rain brought joy, but soon it turned into a hailstorm, destroying Lencho’s entire crop and shattering his hopes. - What was Lencho’s reaction to the destruction?
He was heartbroken but didn’t lose hope. He wrote a letter to God asking for help, showcasing his strong faith. - Why did Lencho write a letter to God?
Lencho believed God could help him. He wrote a letter asking for 100 pesos to sow his field again and support his family. - How did the postmaster react to Lencho’s letter?
At first, he laughed but was deeply moved by Lencho’s faith. He decided to help and collected money with other employees. - How much money did the postmaster collect?
He collected 70 pesos, less than what Lencho requested, and sent it anonymously to maintain Lencho’s belief in God. - What was Lencho’s response to receiving the money?
Lencho wasn’t happy. He got angry, believing that some of the money had been stolen by post office employees. - What did Lencho write in his second letter?
He asked God to send the rest of the money but not through the post office, as he believed they were “a bunch of crooks.” - What is the irony in the story?
Lencho thought God sent him money, unaware that it was the post office workers who helped him. He mistrusted the very people who helped. - What is the theme of the story?
Faith, human kindness, and irony. It shows how strong faith can be, and how good deeds can be misunderstood. - What is the moral of ‘A Letter to God’?
Unshakable faith can move people to do good. But blind faith can also lead to misunderstanding and misplaced distrust. - Describe Lencho’s character.
Lencho was sincere, devoted, hardworking, and innocent. His immense faith in God made him believe the impossible. - What role does nature play in the story?
Nature is shown as both giver and destroyer—rain initially brings hope but soon ruins Lencho’s livelihood with a hailstorm. - What lesson do the post office employees teach us?
They show empathy and humanity by helping Lencho, reminding us that kindness can exist in unexpected places. - Why did the postmaster decide to reply to Lencho’s letter?
He didn’t want to break Lencho’s faith in God. He was touched by the letter and wanted to help. - What is Lencho’s perception of God?
He sees God as someone who helps the needy and believes his request will be fulfilled directly by Him. - Why did Lencho not suspect anyone else?
He believed God would never send less than he asked. So, he thought someone in the post office must have taken it. - What emotions did Lencho show?
He showed faith, hope, despair, and then anger. His emotions moved from joy to disappointment. - Why is the title ‘A Letter to God’ appropriate?
The entire story revolves around Lencho’s letter to God and his belief that God would respond. - How did the story end?
Lencho, grateful yet suspicious, writes another letter asking God to send money without using the post office. - What does the story tell us about rural life?
It shows how farmers depend on nature and how small setbacks can ruin their entire livelihood. - What literary devices are used in the story?
Irony, symbolism (rain as hope, hail as destruction), and satire (blind faith) are prominent in the story. - What does Lencho’s faith teach us?
True faith can be pure and powerful. However, it can also blind us to the reality of human kindness. - Why was Lencho called naive?
He believed that God directly sends money and that post office workers stole from a divine fund. - How is the story an example of situational irony?
The very people who helped Lencho were the ones he accused, creating a powerful ironic twist. - What values do we learn from the postmaster?
Compassion, empathy, leadership, and generosity. He didn’t just sympathize—he acted to help. - How is trust portrayed in the story?
Lencho trusted God blindly but distrusted fellow humans, highlighting the irony of misplaced faith. - What is the setting of the story?
A rural farming area, facing natural challenges like droughts and hailstorms, reflecting the hardships of agrarian life. - Is Lencho justified in his actions?
His faith is admirable, but his mistrust shows lack of understanding. He’s justified in hope, but not in blaming the helpers.