Chapter 5 Solutions — On the Face of It

Reading with Insight

1. 1.
   What is it that draws Derry towards Mr Lamb inspite of himself?
2. 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. 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. 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?