Question

Character sketch of postman of chapter a letter to god.

Answer 1

The post master was an ill-tempered man who cared the least about any other person's life and plight. He was very impatient and emotionless. He was not at all compassionate towards any body in need and paid no heed to any one. He was a very ruthless and practical man. However, his character saw a drastic change when he too became anxious of not receiving any news from his ill daughter. He deeply felt the suffering of Ali and realised the affection a father could have for his daughter.

Answer 2

The postman in the story "A Letter to God" was of a very humble and kind in nature. When he saw that a person had written a letter addressing to the God he read the letter and decided to help the innocent person. He very well knew that there is no address of God to which he will deliver Lencho's letter. Hence he decided to not let Lencho's emotions down and help him by contributing money. But after seeing Lencho second letter everyone including the postman felt very sad as he had complained to God about the people working the post office.