12 -b=The story is told in the form of a fairy tale with a happy ending.
The narrative is
interesting with many surprises and attention-grabbing dialogues. The twists and the
unexpected reactions of the characters often astonish the reader making the story
entertaining.
However, the author has carefully managed to weave philosophical elements into the
storyline. The rattrap peddler’s comparison of the whole world with a giant rattrap
makes this an interesting commentary on how such people end up getting trapped in
the giant chasm. The story also makes an observation on the inherent goodness of
people. It also showcases how goodness and kindness shown by some people can
change others’ perspective
13 .b the conversation between Derry and Mr Lamb reveals their different attitudes
towards life. Derry is a fourteen year old boy, half of whose face is disfigured, as it got
burnt by acid. The half-face has left him miserable. He feels unwanted. He thinks that
people think he is ugly like the devil and they are afraid of him. He gets infuriated when
people sympathise with him. All these bad experiences have made him cynical, and he
has developed a pessimistic attitude toward life. On the other hand, Mr Lamb is a
complete contrast to Derry. He doesn't let his physical disability destroy his life. He is
an optimist. He finds beauty and peace in everything. When children tease him by
calling him Lamey-Lamb, he is not offended. He feels that such a name suits him. He is
full of hope and positivity.
