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OSS Baca h Ved, , On the face of It, , , , did not have any one to be with., , Another evidence of his loneliness is the fact that whole day he sat in, the sun and read books. This proves that books were his only true, friends. He says that his “empty house” is full of books, underlining the, way in which the void of his empty life was filled in by books., , By the end of this scene, it becomes even clearer that he is lonely and, sad when he mutters to himself that no one comes back to him after the, first meeting. Likewise, he did not expect Derry to return. He was so sure, that Derry would never return that he climbed the ladder to collect all, the apples himself, although Derry had offered to help him after, informing his mother. Ironically, the old man would have died unnoticed, if Derry had not returned to fill the emptiness of his own life., , 3. The actual pain or inconvenience caused by a physical impairment is, often much less than the sense of alienation felt by the person with, disabilities. What is the kind of behaviour that the person expects from, others?, , Answer, , A person with any physical impairment can live life with respect and, honour, if he is not ridiculed and punished with heartless pity. He, expects empathy rather than sympathy. If everyone looks down at him, with a pessimistic approach, he may never be able to come out of his, sorrow, and consequently, recline to his own secluded world. He is, already in tremendous mental and emotional pressure. So, he expects, others to be understanding rather than remind him of his disability., , In the play, Derry and Mr. Lamb, both are caught in a similar situation., Mr. Lamb, as an adult, is able to cope with such problems, but Derry,