message and theme of weathering the storm in ersama
and write about its author
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THEME
In the weathering the storm in Erasma by Harsh Mander, the theme of the story is evoked when the storm takes place and due to which people are in a lot of suffering. It states that the community members should mobilize in order to prevent themselves from suffering apart from the aid provided by the government. However, in this story, a 19 years old young man initiates to help the community members and make them stand on their feet. The theme of leadership by this young man is praised in this story.
MESSAGE
The message in this poem is conveyed that the community members should help themselves when the calamity strikes. In order to get the aid, they should not be completely dependent upon the government. Also, the important conveyed in this chapter is that the youth plays a vital role in his/her contribution to society.
"Theme: The importance of public help to the disaster victims during natural calamities explained through the role of a boy named Prashanth during a cyclonic storm in Orissa.
Message: This story clearly describes the importance, necessity, and the benefits of public participation in disaster management during natural calamities like storms, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes etc. The public should take part in all programs – preparedness, recovery, and relief - of the disaster management along with government and other social organizations.
Author: The author, Harsh Mander, is a great humanitarian and social activist who has dedicated his life to working for the survivors, victims of natural calamities, hunger, mass violence, communal riots, bonded labour and other social injustices. He has held a number of posts in various organizations and presently the Director of the Center for Equity Studies. Being an ardent writer, he has written a number of books depicting the social problems in India. "