CONTENT
1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
2. CERTIFICATE
3. OBJECTIVE
4. ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND HER PERSPECTIVE
5. JUSTIFICATION OF THE TITLE ON THE PROJECT
6. THEME OF THE STORY
7. THE TWO DIFFERENT WORLD VIEW
8. MESSAGE OF THE STORY
9. CONCLUSION
10. BIBLIOGRAPHY
ACKNOWLEMENT
I EXPRESS MY DEEP SENSE OF GRATITUDE TO OUR
TEACHER MR.GOURAV DUTTA GUPTA AND THE WHOLE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH FOR THEIR WHOLE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH FOR THEIR UNTIRING
GUADIENCE, CONSTANT AUTHENTIC SUGGESTIONS
ENCORAGEMENT COURSE OF THIS PROJECT AND
DURING THE PROJECT WORK .
I EXTEND A HEARTLY THANKS TO THE MEMBERS OF
MANAGEMENT AND OUR VICE-PRINCIPLE,DR.RAJESH
KUMAR PADHY FOR PERMITING THE USE OF
COMPUTER LAB FOR THE PROJECT
I WOULD BE FAILING IN MY DUTY IF I DO NOT EXPRESS
MY GRATITUDE TOWARDS MY PARENTS FOR HELPING
ME IN THE PROJECT
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the project entitled “ON THE
FACE OF IT” is done by HIMANSU PADHI, A student of
ODM Public School, Bhubaneswar bearing AISSCE Roll
Number ___ . The investigatory project is in
accordance with AISSCE norms of 2024-25 and the
project is submitted to CBSE for the partial fulfillment
of AISSCE 2024-25. He has carried out the project
completely under my supervision and guidance.
I certify that this project work on ENGLISH contains all
the required information needed along with meeting of
standards and demands of the CBSE rules and
guidelines.
VICE- PRINCIPAL SIGNATURE EXTERNAL SIGNATURE TRACHER SIGNATURE
OBJECTIVE
This project work aims to present a critical review
on the chapter ”ON THE FACE OF IT”.
To bring out the situation which people with
diability face in society and suffer from self pity and
low self esteem.
To highlight the role of a mentor in inculcating the
spirit of self-confidence and positive attitude.
To underscore the transformation that comes about
in one’s life when coming into contact with good
company
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HER PERSPECTIVE :
Author’s perspective is defined as the way an author looks at
a topic or idea. Sometimes , an author uses particular words
or phases to tell a reader what the feeling and opinion are
about a topic , or they have characters say or do things
within a text that implies their point of view. There are three
ways a author present their perspective: first person (using
’I’,’me’,’my’,’we’), second person (using ‘you’), and third
person (using ‘they’,’he’, or ’she’). Depending on the type of
message that the author wants to convey determines which
perspective the author uses.
JUSTIFICATION OF THE TITLE ON THE
PROJECT
On the face of it looks to be a pretty fitting title for the story. The
phase ”ON THE FACE OF IT” refers to something that appears to be
seems to be or seems to be. Due to how people treat him, Derry
experiences frustration and a loss of self-esteem in the play.
Everyone believed that he was disable and had a nasty scorched
face. Mr. Lamb’s situation was incomparable. In a bomb explosion ,
he had lost one of his legs. Evidently, Derry and Mr. Lamb both had
a physical flaws. However, Mr. Lamb helped Derry learn to accept
his deformity, have confidence in himself, see the positive side of
things. Their physical impairment was obvious to both them and the
rest of the world. But the strength of one’s soul is what matters
most. Mr. Lamb had a sharp mind and dealt with his disability and
loneliness quite well, He played a critical role in helping Derry start
to view himself and his deformity more favourably. The play is
about accepting that things are not always what they seem to be,
i.e., that a physical disability has nothing to do with a person’s
mental fortitude and positive outlook on life.
THEME OF THE STORY
“On the face of it” is a play written by Susan Hill. The theme of the
play revolves around loneliness, isolation, and the human need for
connection. It explores the lives of two character a disfigured,
reclusive man named Mr. Lamb, and a young boy named Derry, who
is dealing with his own struggles. The play delves into the
complexities of human relationships, perceptions, and the impact of
physical and emotional scares on individuals. Through the
interactions between Mr. Lamb and Derry, the play unfolds a
poignant narrative about understanding, empathy, and the
transformative power of genuine human connection. The theme is
worked out through the dialogue, characterization, and the gradual
revelation of each character’s vulnerabilities and strength.
THE TWO DIFFERENT WORLD VIEW
On the Face of It describes the human predicament and different
reactions to it by different people. It's an obvious truth that reader
comes to know i.e both Mr. Lamb and Derry are two different sides
of the same coin. Both suffer from handicap, but the way take look
at it is entirely different. Though Mr. Lamb has lost one of his leg,
"accepts his impairment and reconciles with it. He find beauty in
nature leads a useful life. Even before dying he is able to bring about
a change in Derry.
On the other hand, Derry succumbs to his handicap and lives an
isolated detestable life. With his scarred face he feels neglected and
lonely in this hostile world, but when he meets Mr. Lamb, his
attitude towards life takes a shift.
MESSAGE OF THE STORY
Accept your flaws: The story encourages people to accept their flaws
and live with dignity and self-love, despite societal judgments.
Focus on the positive: The story encourages people with physical
disabilities to focus on the positive aspects of life and not dwell on their
shortcomings.
Be strong. The story sends a message to be strong in the face of
criticism
Prioritize self-acceptance: The story encourages people to prioritize
self-acceptance over getting validation from others
CONCLUSION
Acceptance: The story teaches that people should accept others
as they are and expand their social interactions.
Inner beauty: The story highlights that true beauty is in actions
and attitudes, not in appearance.
Overcoming insecurities: The story shows that people should
look beyond appearances and appreciate the person inside.
Positive thinking: The story shows the power of positive
thinking and kindness.
Facing challenges: The story encourages people to face
challenges with courage and optimism.
BIBLIOGRAPH
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www.wikipedia.com
