Value Points :
Life is often a reflection of one's own deeds. God renders us according to our deeds. Ali realized the meaning of separation only when his daughter left him; earlier he didn't have time for her. Postmaster never understood Ali's agony and made fun of him.
He too had to face the consequences when he had to wait to get the news of his ailing daughter.
Detailed Answer :
There is no denying the fact that life is often a reflection of one’s own deeds. God renders us according to our deeds. We have to believe in the Karma theory and The Letter is a good example of this theory. Ali, a skillful hunter did not know the meaning of grief and separation until he himself was separated from his daughter Miriam who left him after getting married. Earlier he did not have time for her as he was busy hunting animals but after his daughter left, he used to go to the post office and sit there from morning till night, waiting for a letter from her. The postmaster always made fun of this habit of Ali. He never paid much attention to the emotions and feelings of Ali. He never understood Ali’s agony. But a day came when the postmaster had to face the same consequences when he had to go wait to get the news of his ailing daughter. He understood how difficult it was to wait day after day for something which never came. He realized that letters were not mere postcards or envelopes, they were much more than that.
Thus, we find out that ‘The Letter’ is an example of a philosophical thought and people should keep it in mind to lead the life in a humanitarian way.
