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On the face of It (Susan Hill) — Syllabus

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · English

What On the face of It (Susan Hill) covers in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 English · 2026-27

Topics in On the face of It (Susan Hill)

1

Plot and Structure

  • The play has three scenes: first in Mr Lamb's garden, then in Derry's house, and finally back in Mr Lamb's garden.
  • Derry enters Mr Lamb's garden by climbing over the wall instead of using the open gate.
  • Mr Lamb is friendly, calm, and welcoming from the start.
2

Characters

  • Mr Lamb is an old man who owns the garden and house and keeps the gate always open.
  • He has a tin leg lost in a war bomb blast, but he does not let this define him.
  • He keeps bees, makes jelly from crab apples, and makes toffee with honey for visiting children.
3

Themes

  • Acceptance versus prejudice is the central theme.
  • The play shows how society reacts cruelly to physical difference.
  • Loneliness is important in both Mr Lamb's and Derry's lives.
4

Symbols and Imagery

  • The open gate symbolises welcome and trust.
  • The house without curtains symbolises openness and a refusal to shut out life.
  • The bees symbolise active life, community, and the music of nature.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Acceptance versus prejudice in the lives of Derry and Mr Lamb

Mr LambDerryMotherGarden settingDialogue and friendshipFear and lonelinessAcceptance and self-worthSymbolism

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What are the important topics in On the face of It (Susan Hill) for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 English?
Key topics in On the face of It (Susan Hill) include Plot and Structure, Characters, Themes, Symbols and Imagery. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
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