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Both Derry and Lamb are victims of physical impairment, but much more painful for them is the feeling of loneliness. Comment. |
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Answer» Derry suffers from a tremendous sense of inferiority complex. He is always conscious that his face is ‘bad’, ‘terrible’ and ‘the ugliest thing’. People are ‘afraid’ of him. He tries to escape people. He allows himself to be alienated from the world. He is withdrawn and defiant. He thinks that no one will ever love and kiss him except his own mother. On the other hand, Lamb accepts life as it comes. He has a positive attitude towards life, things and people. He doesn’t find solace in escapism. Children tease him by calling him ‘Lamey-Lamb’ but he doesn’t mind it. One of his legs was blown off in the war. But he is full of life and enjoys it. He enjoys sitting in the sun, reading books and growing weeds and flowers. Yet Lamb despite his brave front does feel lonely at times. While Derry openly talks about his alienation, Lamb has schooled himself to remain positive. |
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