On the Face of It & Memories of Childhood
English · Class 12 · Supplementary Reader (Vistas) · 5.º Período

On the Face of It & Memories of Childhood

Students explore themes of physical impairment, social alienation, and cultural marginalization. They analyze the autobiographical elements and the resilience of the human spirit.

CBSE Learning OutcomesCBSE Class 12 English Core, Section C: Literature Textbooks - Vistas (Supplementary Reader): On the Face of ItCBSE Class 12 English Core, Section C: Literature Textbooks - Vistas (Supplementary Reader): Memories of Childhood

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Students explore themes of physical impairment, social alienation, and cultural marginalization. They analyze the autobiographical elements and the resilience of the human spirit.

Key Questions

  1. How do Derry and Mr. Lamb cope with their physical impairments differently?
  2. What forms of discrimination are highlighted in 'Memories of Childhood'?
  3. How do the protagonists assert their identities against societal norms?

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