Question

How do you think Derry’s mother contributes to his sense of alienation and isolation?

(On the Face of It)

Answer 1

Derry’s mother is overprotective of her son due to his burnt face and doesn’t understand her son’s longing for companionship. She treats him with a sense of pity and robs him of his dignity by perpetually treating him like a helpless victim.

Answer 2

Value Points:

• Mother is overprotective and doesn’t understand her son’s longing for companionship. 
• She treats him with a sense of pity and robs him of his dignity by perpetually treating him like a helpless victim.