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English Core · 2024 · 2 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q11
Why does Derry not like being with people? (On The Face Of It)
Why does Derry not like being with people? (On The Face Of It)
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Derry felt that people found his acid burned face repulsive
he refused people as he himself felt rejected and unloved
was over sensitive about his appearance
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2024board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.