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What did the young lads do in the garden?
What did the young lads do in the garden?
What does Derry mean when he says, 'You think, ‘Poor boy.’ But I’m not. Not poor.'?
What does Derry mean when he says, 'You think, ‘Poor boy.’ But I’m not. Not poor.'?
Why do people pretend according to the text?
Why do people pretend according to the text?
How did Derry's face get disfigured according to the text?
How did Derry's face get disfigured according to the text?
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What is Mr. Lamb's reaction to Derry's disfigurement?
What is Mr. Lamb's reaction to Derry's disfigurement?
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How does Derry feel about being around people?
How does Derry feel about being around people?
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What is Mr. Lamb's reaction when Derry enters his garden?
What is Mr. Lamb's reaction when Derry enters his garden?
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Why does Derry get startled when Mr. Lamb speaks to him in the garden?
Why does Derry get startled when Mr. Lamb speaks to him in the garden?
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What is Mr. Lamb's attitude towards people entering his garden?
What is Mr. Lamb's attitude towards people entering his garden?
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Why does Derry express alarm and say he has to leave when talking to Mr. Lamb?
Why does Derry express alarm and say he has to leave when talking to Mr. Lamb?
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What does Mr. Lamb mean by 'Mind the apples' when he speaks to Derry?
What does Mr. Lamb mean by 'Mind the apples' when he speaks to Derry?
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Why does Derry express relief when Mr. Lamb tells him 'The gate’s always open'?
Why does Derry express relief when Mr. Lamb tells him 'The gate’s always open'?
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Study Notes
Scene One: Mr. Lamb's Garden
- The scene takes place in Mr. Lamb's garden, where Derry, a 13-14-year-old boy, has entered by climbing the garden wall.
- Mr. Lamb is in the garden, and Derry is startled when he speaks to him.
- Mr. Lamb warns Derry to mind the crab apples in the long grass, which could cause him to trip.
Derry's Fear and Mr. Lamb's Kindness
- Derry apologizes and explains that he thought the house was empty, but Mr. Lamb reassures him that it's okay and that he's welcome in the garden.
- Mr. Lamb notices Derry's fear and asks what he's afraid of, but Derry denies being afraid.
- Mr. Lamb is kind and understanding, inviting Derry to stay and even offering him a task to help with picking crab apples.
Derry's Disfigurement and Fear of Others' Reactions
- Derry has a severely disfigured face, which he reveals was caused by acid, not a fire.
- He's aware that people are afraid of him due to his appearance and that they often pretend not to notice.
- Derry is frustrated that people don't ask him about his face because they're afraid to, and he feels isolated as a result.
Mr. Lamb's Curiosity and Empathy
- Mr. Lamb is genuinely interested in Derry and asks him questions, showing empathy and understanding.
- He redirects the conversation to the garden, pointing out the beauty of the weeds and flowers, and asks Derry to look beyond the surface level.
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Test your knowledge on the scene from Mr Lamb's garden where Derry is startled by Mr Lamb. Answer questions on the characters, dialogue, and setting in this scene.
