Question

Setting and message of weathering the storm in ersama

Answer 1

The cyclone brought heavy rains and strong winds. As a result, majority of the houses had blown away and only the strong cement houses were spared. Dirty water covered the land as far as the eye could see. Many people lost their lives. There were floating human bodies and bloated animal carcasses all around. Even the strongest of the trees had been uprooted. The scenes were gruesome. Many people lost their relatives and many children had become orphans. There was shortage of food. People were sad and helpless and a pall
of gloom had descended on the people all around.

Answer 2

SETTING

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.