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- 1. 1 WELCOME
- 2. 2 ON THE FACE OF IT -SUSAN HILL
- 3. 3 About the author Susan Hill (1942) is an English novelist children's writer and playwright. Her novels are written in descriptive Gothic style especially her ghost story 'The women in black ' which was published in 1983. It is a traditional English ghost story which relies on suspense and atmosphere to create its impact
- 4. 4 THE MEETING IN THE GARDEN * Derry a young boy climbs over the garden wall of Mr. Lamb and and enters the garden walling cautiously looking around thinking no one is around. * He then suddenly startled to hear Mr. Lambs voice. Mr. Lambs told him there was no worry and everyone were welcome there and nothing to be afraid of.
- 5. 5 DERRY APPEARS TO BE APPREHENSIVE * Derry was very furious and vehemently stood there trying to tell him that he wasnt afraid and not a "poor boy" * He wasn't afraid of seeing Mr. Lamb but afraid of himself because one side of his face got burnt as acid fell on him. * Mr. Lamb seeing the situation realised he was very furious, changed the topic, says, he was gonna make jelly out of the crab apples which was all around his garden. * This enrages Derry even more and tells him he changed the subject as he was also afraid of him by seeing his face and like other people trying to sympathize him and also afraid to talk about it because he was ugly
- 6. 6 MR.LAMBS PHILOSOPHY OF REVEALING HIS IMPAIRMENT * During the conversation, Mr. Lamb asks Derry what does he see across the wall. To which Derry replies that he sees some weed. * Mr. Lamb explains to him that for some they are just weeds, while for some there are flowers, fruits, and all such lovely things. * Then Mr Lamb tells him about his tin leg and how he got his leg blown off. He adds that kids call him Lamey-lamb and that does not trouble him at all. * Derry says that Mr.lamb could cover his tin legs but he cant not with that face,but according to lamb there are many more attractive things to do in the world which are more important.
- 7. 7 * Mr.lamb has a positive and optimistic attitude towards Life.But he feels that his face remains the same (burnt).He also says that no on would kiss him other than his mother which she have to do. .
- 8. 8 DERRY CALLS Mr.LAMB PECULIAR * Derry narrates an incident to Mr.Lamb * Derry heard two women talk about his in the bus stop * One said " Look at that , that's a terrible thing " Derry was hurt * Mr. Lamb advises Derry to not to believe everything that he hears, Derry replies Mr.Lamb is 'Peculiar' * Derry says he doesn't like being around people , to that Lamb replies with a story. * Through this story Mr.Lamb wanted to connvey Derry that one cannot hide oneself just because of some fear.
- 9. 9 THE POSITIVE SIDE OF LIFE * Derry notices that there were no curtains on the windows of Mr.Lamb's house .MrLamb replies that he is not fond of curtains because they shut things out. * Mr.Lamb says that Derry is not lost . It means that there is still a sensitive part in his heart but hidden because of the bitterness * Even Derry's family has pity on him like what he will do with that face. They felt that the world is difficult for him to live with that face . Mr.Lamb says that he can live his life easily like other do . * Mr.Lamb tells that everyone is his friend even Derry, Derry is confused because Mr.Lamb doesn't even know Derry's name . Lamb explains that name don't signify anything.
- 10. 10 * Being friends doesn't mean that you should know all the details about a person . Derry chooses to tell him his name . He says its ' Derek ' but he hates being called by that . He wants to be called Derry only
- 11. 11 WATCHING , LISTENING , THINKING * Derry tells Mr lamb that he hates some people and Mr lamp says that hatred is more dangerous than the acid that burned his face. * Derry also narrates a incident that he heard someone say that he would be better off in the hospital with others 'like him'. Mr .Lamb contradicts that by asking what kind of a world would that be. * Derry is amazed and asked how he understand all these things . Mr .Lamb replies 'Watching ,Listening Thinking'. * Derry tells Mr lamb that his friends would run away at seeing Derry's face. Mr .Lamb says that he has to come out of his shell and live his life to the fullest.
- 12. 12 DERRY OFFERS HIS HELP * Derry asks how he is going to get the Apple down since he wears a tin leg .Mr .Lamb assures him that he has learned to deal with his handicap over the years. * Derry says that he could help him but his mother won't allow him and Mr.Lamb replies that it is not Derry's mother but his own hesitation that don't let him go. * Mr.Lamb says that he could do anything if he choose to and the power of choosing what one wants lies in one's own hands. * He also says that his burnt face is just an excuse. Derry becomes angry and mocks is till legs and promises to return to the garden.
- 13. 13 DERRY CHOOSES FOR HIMSELF * The second scene begins in Derry's house . He is fighting with his mother because he wants to return to Mr.Lamb, and his mother is not allowing him to go. * But Derry insists that he wants to go . For the first time in his life someone has shown him the right way . He wants to talk to Mr.Lamb about things which matter to him . * She simply tells him that he is bound to say such awful things because of his face anymore . Derry strongly replies that he doesn't care about his face anymore. The transformation has begun
- 14. 14 DERRY IS A CHANGED PERSON * Derry reaches there out of breath . He finds Mr.Lamb laying on the ground . He has been trying to pick the Apple off the tree when the ladder has slipped and he along with it has fallen on the ground . * Derry tries to awaken him but Mr.Lamb is unmoving. He is probably dead . Derry lost his only friend and he begins to cry . Mr.Lamb was able to do what he has been trying he has tough Derry how to live.
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