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On The Face of It
Mr. Lamb pretended that he had many friends. Why? What does his frustration on Derry's questions about his friends show?
Mr. Lamb told Derry that he had many friends, who came to visit him. He wanted to tell Derry that he was not living a lonely life, that his disfigured existence was accepted by the society because he was receptive towards it. But Derry insisted on to tell their names. Mr. Lamb became frustrated and left. This shows that Lamb was just pretending and was leading a lonely life.
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What kind of life did Mr. Lamb lead?
Why does Derry say, ‘People are afraid of me’? How does he get an ugly face?
What is special about Mr. Lamb?
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What peculiar things does Derry notice about Mr. Lamb?What do the people talk about Derry?
“At least there would be nobody to stare at you because you were not like them.” What does Derry mean by this?
Why does Lamb say to Derry “People are never just... nothing. Never”!
What advice does Mr. Lamb impart to Derry?
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What does Mr. Lamb tell Derry to avoid the harsh look of the people?
What does Mr. Lamb mean when he says there is same life growing everywhere?
What is the story associated with the man locked up himself in a room and never leaves it?
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Mr. Lamb told Derry the story of man who hid himself in his room. Why did the man do so and with what result?How does Mr. Lamb meet his death?
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