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The disobedient goat
This is with reference to the story “The disobedient goat” by Afshan Iqbal (YW, June 15). The story illustrates the consequences of disobedience. The once free-roaming goat finds itself confined to a small room, forced to perform tricks for its new master’s profit.
The story conveys a message about the importance of obedience and loyalty to those who care for us.
Hassnain Ali,
Sukkur
A cow named Mano
This is regarding the story “A cow named Mano” by Hafsa M. Faisal (YW, June 15). The story reminded the significance of Eidul Azha and its associated sacrifices.
Despite financial challenges, the family in the story managed to fulfil their religious duty. This tale conveyed a valuable lesson about standing by one’s family during difficult times and the importance of mutual support.
Dania Shehzad,
Hyderabad
My dad, my hero
This is regarding the story “My dad, my hero” by Rabia Hamid (YW, June 15). Just like mothers, fathers also make countless sacrifices for their children’s comfort and happiness. They care, protect, and work hard to provide for us and shower us with love and support.
My father is my hero, because despite several problems in his life, I see him always taking care of my wishes and wherever I want him to take me, even when he is tired, he never wastes a single moment and gets ready. We should show our appreciation for our fathers, not just on Father’s Day, but every day.
Shoaib Ahmed,
Lahore
II
The story “My dad, my hero” by Rabia Hamid was nicely written. However, one of the aspects that I really liked was when the writer suddenly changed the typical narrative to something more encouraging and less discussed: remembering orphans on such occasions. We should give charity and gifts to orphanages to bring smiles to the faces of these young ones because they don’t have parents, so we should always remember them on such occasions.
Saaim Ali,
Faisalabad
III
The story “My dad, my hero” by Rabia Hamid was very emotional and heart-warming. It reminded me of the quote, “Dads teach us lots of things, but the real lesson is always Dad.”
The story beautifully portrayed the love between a father and his children. The siblings in the story arranged a special day for their father and also shared their happiness with children in an orphanage who don’t have a father figure in their lives.
Muaz Badar,
Karachi
Published in Dawn, Young World, August 17th, 2024