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Class 12 English Vistas Chapter 6. On the Face of It Summary, Explanation, Question Answers (NCERT Solutions)

On the Face of It (6. On the Face of It) CBSE class 12 English Vistas Chapter 6. On the Face of It summary with detailed explanation of the lesson On the Face of It along with meanings of difficult words. Given here is the complete explanation of the lesson, along with summary, explanation and questions and answers of each topic of lesson 6. On the Face of It.

English Vistas (Chapter 6. On the Face of It) Solution
 Reading with Insight

1. What is it that draws Derry towards Mr. Lamb inspite of himself?

Answer :


Derry was a young boy whose half of the face had been disfigured by acid. His shattered self confidence did not allow him to face the world. As a result, he tried to be only in secluded places. Mr. Lamb did not show any dislike or horror at the way Derry looked, which surprised him. Although Derry wanted to leave the garden the moment he noticed that he was not alone, the old man's interesting conversation kept him glued.

Also, Derry noticed that like him, the old man also had a disfigured body part which attracted mockery. Yet, he did not give in and was living his life happily. Mr. Lamb spoke words of encouragement, hope and zest for life, which no one had ever spoken to him. He makes the boy aware of his physical strength and explains the importance of emotional well-being. This realization draws him closer to the old man.


All Questions of English Vistas Chapter 6. On the Face of It
Read and Find Out
Who is Mr. Lamb? How does Derry get into his garden?
Do you think all this will change Derry's attitude towards Mr. Lamb?

Reading with Insight
1. What is it that draws Derry towards Mr. Lamb inspite of himself?
2. 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?
3. The actual pain or inconvenience caused by a physical impairment is often much less than the sense of alienation felt by the person with disabilities. What is the kind of behaviour that the person expects from others?
4. Will Derry get back to his old seclusion or will Mr. Lamb's brief association effect a change in the kind of life he will lead in the future?

How About
Use your imagination to suggest another ending to the above story.

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