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On The Face Of It: Key Concepts

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This flashcard deck covers the main themes, characters, and interactions in Susan Hill's play 'On The Face Of It', focusing on the relationship between Mr. Lamb and Derry.

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Who are the main characters in the play 'On The Face Of It'?

The main characters are Mr. Lamb, an old man with a tin leg, and Derry, a young boy with a burned face.

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Who are the main characters in the play 'On The Face Of It'?

The main characters are Mr. Lamb, an old man with a tin leg, and Derry, a young boy with a burned face.

How does Derry first enter Mr. Lamb's garden?

Derry climbs over the garden wall, believing the place to be empty.

What is Mr. Lamb's attitude towards his disability?

Mr. Lamb is not troubled by his disability and does not let it define him. He is open and welcoming to others.

Why does Derry feel people are afraid of him?

Derry believes people are afraid of him because of his scarred face and the assumptions they make about him.

What does Mr. Lamb suggest about beauty and appearance?

Mr. Lamb suggests that beauty is relative and that people should not be judged solely by their appearance.

What does Mr. Lamb do to keep himself occupied?

Mr. Lamb enjoys sitting in his garden, reading books, and listening to the bees.

How does Mr. Lamb view the concept of friendship?

Mr. Lamb believes friendship doesn't require formalities or knowing everything about a person; it's about openness and acceptance.

What does Derry's mother think about Mr. Lamb?

Derry's mother is wary of Mr. Lamb and has been warned about him, but Derry insists on returning to the garden.

What lesson does Mr. Lamb try to impart to Derry about life?

Mr. Lamb encourages Derry to look beyond his physical appearance and to embrace life and its possibilities.

What happens to Mr. Lamb at the end of the play?

Mr. Lamb falls from a ladder while picking apples, and Derry finds him after returning to the garden.

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On The Face Of It: Key Concepts

Term	Definition
Who are the main characters in the play 'On The Face Of It'?	The main characters are Mr. Lamb, an old man with a tin leg, and Derry, a young boy with a burned face.
How does Derry first enter Mr. Lamb's garden?	Derry climbs over the garden wall, believing the place to be empty.
What is Mr. Lamb's attitude towards his disability?	Mr. Lamb is not troubled by his disability and does not let it define him. He is open and welcoming to others.
Why does Derry feel people are afraid of him?	Derry believes people are afraid of him because of his scarred face and the assumptions they make about him.
What does Mr. Lamb suggest about beauty and appearance?	Mr. Lamb suggests that beauty is relative and that people should not be judged solely by their appearance.
What does Mr. Lamb do to keep himself occupied?	Mr. Lamb enjoys sitting in his garden, reading books, and listening to the bees.
How does Mr. Lamb view the concept of friendship?	Mr. Lamb believes friendship doesn't require formalities or knowing everything about a person; it's about openness and acceptance.
What does Derry's mother think about Mr. Lamb?	Derry's mother is wary of Mr. Lamb and has been warned about him, but Derry insists on returning to the garden.
What lesson does Mr. Lamb try to impart to Derry about life?	Mr. Lamb encourages Derry to look beyond his physical appearance and to embrace life and its possibilities.
What happens to Mr. Lamb at the end of the play?	Mr. Lamb falls from a ladder while picking apples, and Derry finds him after returning to the garden.