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What were Lencho’s feelings when the hail stopped?
Answer the following question in 30-40 words:
What were Lencho’s feelings when the hail stopped?
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When the hail stopped, Lencho’s soul was filled with sadness. He looked around at his fields and said that even a plague of locusts would have left more than what was left after the hailstorm. He said they would have no corn that year and would go hungry. He was full of sorrow.
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Grief or sadness is an emotion natural to all types of loss or significant change. You have been asked to present an analysis of the approaches of Lencho and Kisa Gotami in dealing with their respective losses. Write this presentation draft including your insights, and comparing the approaches of both.
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