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On the face of It

Jharkhand Board · Class 12 · English

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Card 1Characters

Who are the two main characters in 'On the Face of It'?

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Mr. Lamb - An elderly man with a tin leg who lives alone in a house with an open garden. Derry (Derek) - A 14-year-old boy whose face is burned by acid on one side. Both characters are physically disa

Card 2Title Significance

What is the significance of the title 'On the Face of It'?

Answer

The title suggests superficial judgment based on appearances. 'On the face of it' means 'at first glance' or 'apparently'. The play shows how people judge others by their physical appearance without u

Card 3Character Background

How did Derry get his facial injury?

Answer

Derry's face was burned by acid. He explains: 'I got acid all down that side of my face and it burned it all away. It ate my face up. It ate me up.' This was not from a fire but from an acid accident.

Card 4Character Background

What happened to Mr. Lamb's leg and when?

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Mr. Lamb's real leg was blown off in the war years ago, and he now has a tin leg. Children call him 'Lamey-Lamb' because of this, but it doesn't trouble him. He accepts his disability with dignity.

Card 5Philosophy and Themes

What is Mr. Lamb's philosophy about weeds and flowers?

Answer

Mr. Lamb asks 'Why is one green, growing plant called a weed and another flower? Where's the difference. It's all life... growing.' He believes all life has value regardless of labels or appearances,

Card 6Character Analysis

How does Derry initially react to meeting people?

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Derry is withdrawn, defensive, and avoids people because he believes they are afraid of his burned face. He says 'People are afraid of me' and 'I don't like being with people. Any people.' He has inte

Card 7Social Cruelty

What cruel comment did a woman make about Derry that deeply hurt him?

Answer

At a bus stop, Derry overheard a woman whisper: 'Look at that, that's a terrible thing. That's a face only a mother could love.' This comment represents society's cruel judgment and shows how thoughtl

Card 8Character Analysis

What is Mr. Lamb's attitude toward visitors in his garden?

Answer

Mr. Lamb welcomes everyone - 'The gate's always open. All welcome.' He says he has friends everywhere and that people come to sit with him, children come for apples and toffee. His inclusive attitude

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