Answer: Derry, a complex-stricken lad of fourteen, is a victim of inferiority complex which is borne out of a misinterpretation of himself and the world. He suffers from an acute sense of self-hatred and rejection due to his burnt face and this leads him to total alienation.

What is it that draws Derry towards Mr Lamb inspite of himself?" in two or three lines

Briefly explain why rioƟng broke out in Derry in August 1969

What does the play ‘On the Face of It’ suggest about the importance of empathy in overcomingprejudice and stereotypes

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?

The poem ‘Childhood’ exposes man and presents him in his true colours. All adjectives displaying negative qualities are not enough for such a man. This poem very innocently goads him to his real self. Explain.