lamb for the slaughter
Study Questions on "Lamb to the Slaughter" written by: Elton Gahr • edited by: Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch • updated: 3/2/2012
To understand "Lamb to the Slaughter" fully, it requires more that simply understanding the events of the story. It is important also to understand the reasons for the characters' actions and the choices that the author made. These questions will help to delve into the depth of this story.
"Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl Roald Dahl is a fun story that uses irony and perspective to create a truly enjoyable story. Still, to get the greatest value out of this story, it is worthwhile to understand not only what happens in the story but why it happens. From the way the situations of the characters change them to the decisions they make, everything in this story must work together to create a masterpiece.
What Point of View Is "Lamb to the Slaughter" Told From and Why Is That Important?
"Lamb to the Slaughter" is told from the point of view of Mary Maloney. This choice to tell the story from the point of view of the murderer is an interesting choice and one that largely defines this story. The reader knows only what she knows. At times, such as the end of the story, this means that the reader knows more than the other characters, especially in relation to the leg of lamb. On the other hand, the reader is not given access to the reasoning behind Patrick’s decision to leave. This makes it far easier for the reader to be on Mary’s side when she makes questionable decisions.
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What Influence Does Mary's Pregnancy Have on the Story?
Early in the story, the reader discovers that Mary Maloney is pregnant. This understanding is important to the story on a number of levels. The most basic is that it helps the reader to understand just what it is that her husband is doing by leaving her. This makes the story more
To understand "Lamb to the Slaughter" fully, it requires more that simply understanding the events of the story. It is important also to understand the reasons for the characters' actions and the choices that the author made. These questions will help to delve into the depth of this story.
"Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl Roald Dahl is a fun story that uses irony and perspective to create a truly enjoyable story. Still, to get the greatest value out of this story, it is worthwhile to understand not only what happens in the story but why it happens. From the way the situations of the characters change them to the decisions they make, everything in this story must work together to create a masterpiece.
What Point of View Is "Lamb to the Slaughter" Told From and Why Is That Important?
"Lamb to the Slaughter" is told from the point of view of Mary Maloney. This choice to tell the story from the point of view of the murderer is an interesting choice and one that largely defines this story. The reader knows only what she knows. At times, such as the end of the story, this means that the reader knows more than the other characters, especially in relation to the leg of lamb. On the other hand, the reader is not given access to the reasoning behind Patrick’s decision to leave. This makes it far easier for the reader to be on Mary’s side when she makes questionable decisions.
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What Influence Does Mary's Pregnancy Have on the Story?
Early in the story, the reader discovers that Mary Maloney is pregnant. This understanding is important to the story on a number of levels. The most basic is that it helps the reader to understand just what it is that her husband is doing by leaving her. This makes the story more