Discuss in groups what happens when you wait for something or someone for a long period of time.
How do you spend the waiting period?
During the waiting period, people often try to distract themselves with other activities, keep checking for updates or signs of progress, pace around restlessly, or simply sit and think about what they are waiting for.
What do you think about?
During waiting, thoughts often revolve around when the wait will end, what the outcome will be, whether things will work out as hoped, and sometimes questioning why the delay is happening.
How do you feel?
Waiting typically brings mixed emotions—hope, anxiety, frustration, restlessness, and sometimes dejection. However, when the wait ends successfully, there is immense relief and joy.
Explanation
(1) In the story, Velu tries to find practical solutions by visiting the weather office, showing how people actively try to address their concerns during waiting periods. (2) Velu wonders: 'I wonder what I have done to deserve this' and questions why the rains haven't come despite his hard work. (3) The story shows Velu's journey from dejection ('tired, and dejected') to joy ('Velu ran home, laughing and happy') when the rains finally arrive.