The night after the hailstorm turned sorrowful for Lencho because the hail had completely destroyed his cornfield. Not a leaf remained on the trees and the flowers were gone from the plants. He had hoped the rains would bring a good harvest, but instead the hailstones wiped out everything. His family feared they would go hungry all year. He lamented, "All our work, for nothing," and felt there was no one to help them.
Source: A Letter to God, Chapter 1
Examiners expect three clear points for 3 marks: (1) the hail destroyed the crops entirely, (2) contrast with Lencho's earlier joy/hope, and (3) his despair about hunger and helplessness. Include at least one quote from the text to show close reading. Avoid padding — keep it tight and factual.