CBSE ODIA PAPER

  A LETTER TO GOD -G.L. Fuentes ABOUT THE STORY: - “A letter to God” is a short story written by a Mexican author G.L. Fuentes. The story revolves around a poor farmer named Lencho who decides to write a letter to God asking for help after a hailstorm ruins his cornfield. In his letter to God, he pleads for a hundred pesos and he believes that God will send him the pesos. The postmaster amused by the poor farmer’s faith in God determines himself to help the person. After collecting funds, he gives it to Lencho, the poor farmer through the postman. On the other hand, when Lencho receives the pesos, he experiences disappointment and a sense of confusion develops inside his heart and he distrusts the post officials. However, this story portrays the kindness and generosity of the postmaster who tries to help the poor farmer, Lencho in his own way. ORIGINAL TEXT:- T HE house — the only one in the entire valley — sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could see th