CBSE 2025, Set 3

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Answer in 120-150 words: (1x5=5 marks)
(b) 'A beautiful appearance will last a few decades, but a beautiful personality will last a lifetime.' Mr. Lamb with his personality successfully influenced Derry to understand the essence of the above quote. Analyse the characters of Mr. Lamb and Derry in the light of the above statement. (On The Face Of It)

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The correct answer is Subjective. The play beautifully illustrates that physical appearance is transient and superficial, whereas a beautiful, positive personality creates a lasting impact. **Mr. Lamb:** - He possessed a "beautiful personality." Despite losing his leg in a war, he lived an independent, fulfilling life in his large house with no curtains, showing his open-mindedness and acceptance of the world. - He found beauty in everything, watching bees and hearing them "hum" instead of buzz, and growing weeds alongside flowers, treating both as life. - He did not let his disability become a handicap and radiated positivity, narrating stories to Derry to make him realize that locking oneself away from the world is worse than any physical injury. **Derry:** - Derry started with a damaged self-image, obsessed and conscious about his face, half of which was burnt by acid. He was defiant, withdrawn, and afraid of venturing out. - He was deeply disturbed by people's cruel reactions, including the pity of his mother and the whispers of ladies at the bus stop. - However, influenced by Mr. Lamb's inner beauty, positivity, and wise thoughts, Derry changed his negative perspective. He was motivated to come out of his shell, finally realizing the importance of inner beauty and a strong personality over a flawed physical appearance.

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