On the Face of It
Textual Questions Q1. Who is Mr Lamb? How does Derry get into his garden? Ans. Mr Lamb is an old man with a tin leg. His real leg was blown off years ago during the war. He lives all alone in his house. Mr Lamb is sitting in his garden when Derry climbs over the garden wall to get into his garden. Q2. Do you think all this will change Derry’s attitude towards Mr Lamb? Ans. Derry had a negative attitude to life and people due to his burnt face. He suffered from an inferiority complex and avoided meeting people. But after his long conversation with Mr. Lamb, he was able to overcome his inferiority complex and changed his attitude. READING WITH INSIGHT Q1. What is it that draws Derry towards Mr Lamb in spite of himself? Ans. Both Derry and Mr Lamb suffer from physical impairment. Derry has one side of his face burnt by acid. The old man has a tin leg because his real leg got blown off during the war. Apart from these physical disabilities, Derry finds signs of loneliness ...
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