What destroyed Lencho’s field? Class 10 | First Flight

What destroyed Lencho’s field?

Lencho’s field was ready for harvest but it was destroyed by a very large hailstorm. In the beginning, it looked like rain was about to fall. and Lencho’s family became  happy. They thought the rain would help their corn grow well.

But suddenly, the weather changed. The wind started to blow hard. Then, big snowballs, called hailstones, began to fall with the rain. This was not what they had expected.

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The hailstorm was strong and continued for an hour. It covered everything. Lencho’s field turned white, like it had snow on it. The hail was so powerful that it removed all the leaves from the trees. The corn was completely destroyed . All the flowers were destroyed too. In the end, there was nothing left in the field.

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Here’s a point-wise answer based on the chapter “A Letter to God”. These points will help you to learn the answer easily and understand the key points quickly- 

1. First Hope: Lencho was waiting for rain because it would help his corn grow. This corn was very important for his family’s needs.

2. Sudden Change: Soon, the weather changed fast. A strong wind started to blow. It brought not only rain but also big hailstones.

3. Hailstorm Impact: The hailstorm went on for an hour. It covered Lencho’s field and the whole valley. Everything looked white, like it was covered in salt.

4. Total Destruction: The harsh hail took every leaf off the trees. It totally ruined the corn and got rid of all the flowers on the plants.

5. Lencho’s Despair: Seeing all the damage made Lencho very sad. He said that even if locusts had come, they would have left more than this hail did.

These points show the disaster that ruined Lencho’s field. They also show the beginning of Lencho’s strong faith and the steps he takes next in the story.