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On The Face Of It
In which section of the play does Mr. Lamb display signs of loneliness and disappointment? What are the ways in which Mr. Lamb tries to overcome these feelings?
Mr. Lamb is a considerate man who has a positive view towards life, people and things. Inspite of his one leg, we cannot see any sign of seclusion, loneliness, disappointment and dejection in life. Kids call him ‘Lamey-Lamb but he does not mind. According to him world exists every where.
To overcome his loneliness and disappointment, he sits in the sun and reads books. His garden, gate and heart is open for the people. Whosoever comes in, he is always welcome. He has friends everywhere. People and children come to him for apples and pears. Everybody knows him and his gate is always open. They come and sit there. He tells that he prepares toffee with honey for the children. There is nothing that does not interest him. He thinks that life means growing. He enjoys people and the buzzing of the bees in his garden. He rather feels amused at everything. Hence, the signs of loneliness and disappointment are quite untouched from him.
Some More Questions From On The Face of It Chapter
How does Derry draw towards Mr. Lamb?
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What qualities of Mr. Lamb attracted Darry to him?
How does Mr. Lamb react on seeing Derry in his garden?
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?
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