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Question
“The Letter” revolves around human relationships and the love and faith that cements them. Discuss with reference to the story.
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Solution
Love is the foundation of the entire universe and the desire to love and be loved is intrinsic in the nature of man. The relationship of a parent and child forms the core-centre of the universe and no other relationship can equal it in intensity. Grief and separation from a child becomes very poignant and unbearable for a father and eternal wait for a child’s letter can prove to be a real torture. Coachman Ali is a symbol of endless patience, perseverance and his unshaken faith in Miriam’s letter doesn’t end with his death. Moreover, a grieving father can only understand the trauma and suffering of another father. Pain and suffering brings people together even if they are poles apart. So, the author advocates the need for compassion, understanding, brotherhood and empathy for the needy. Only this can sustain us in life. Hence, writer through this lesson makes us understand that love and faith are two essentials of human relationships that cements them.
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