Learning Objectives
- Understand the theme of faith and irony in 'A Letter to God', focusing on Lencho's unwavering belief in divine intervention and the ironic twist of accusing the post office of theft.
- Analyze the use of metaphors and symbolism in the story, particularly how raindrops and hailstones are depicted as 'new coins' and 'silver coins', reflecting Lencho's view of nature's dual impact.
- Identify complex grammatical structures, including non-defining relative clauses and the use of negatives for emphasis, to understand their role in adding depth and emphasis to the narrative.
- Examine the poetic devices in 'Dust of Snow' by Robert Frost, such as imagery and symbolism, to explore how small events can lead to significant changes in mood.
- Discuss the contrasting themes in 'Fire and Ice', focusing on how desire and hate are metaphorically represented by fire and ice, and their implications for destruction.