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English Core · 2025 · 5 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q13
Analyse the theme of optimism being the right approach to life in the play 'On the Face of It'.
Analyse the theme of optimism being the right approach to life in the play 'On the Face of It'.
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the play stresses the importance of being optimistic through the interaction between Mr. Lamb and Derry
Mr. Lamb is an epitome of hope and optimism
being positive helps one in facing difficulties of life
self- pity and pessimism hamper one's progress
having an awareness of one's potential unlike Derry
Mr. Lamb learnt to be independent in spite of all odds
lived his life to the fullest despite being lonely
his optimism radiated through the real- life examples which were instrumental in drawing Derry out of his shell
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2025board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.