On the Face of It
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On the Face of It

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Susan Hill

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    Human Connection and Openness
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    Disability and Perception
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    Loneliness and Alienation
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    Nature, Observation, and Contemplation
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  • Mr. Lamb
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  • Derry’s Mother
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    Weeds
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The majority of the play takes place in Mr. Lamb’s garden, and at one point the old man directs Derry’s attention to a certain part of the garden near the far wall. “What…

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