What does the postmaster's decision to answer Lencho's letter and collect money reveal about his character?
Options
He wanted to show off his generosity and authority to his subordinates at the post office.
He was superstitious and feared that ignoring a letter addressed to God would bring bad luck to the post office.
He was an empathetic and kind-hearted man who was deeply moved by Lencho's absolute faith and did not want it to be shaken.
He wanted to play a prank on Lencho by pretending to be God and sending him partial money.
Explanation
When the postmaster first read the letter, he laughed, but he quickly became serious. He was amazed by Lencho's immense, unquestioning faith in God. Not wanting to shake this faith, he decided to answer the letter by organizing a charity contribution among his friends and employees. This highlights his empathy, kindness, and deep respect for the feelings of others. Options A, B, and D misrepresent his selfless and compassionate intentions as vanity, superstition, or malice.