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Explain the irony in the chapter, “A Letter to God”.
Explain the irony in the chapter, “A Letter to God”.
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Irony is when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what one expects. It highlights contradictions in a humorous or tragic way.
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The irony in the chapter “A Letter to God” lies in the fact that Lencho, who has immense faith in God, writes a letter to Him asking for financial help after a hailstorm destroys his crops. The post office employees, moved by his faith, collect money and send it to him anonymously. However, Lencho misunderstands their goodwill and accuses them of stealing some of the money. The irony is that Lencho, who trusts God so much, doubts the very people who help him.
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