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  In "Lamb to the Slaughter," how does Mary Maloney's worry show itself at the beginning of the story?

  Posted by zzzz on Nov 19, 2009 at 02:45 PM

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  In "Lamb to the Slaughter," why did the dectectives not suspect Mary as the murderer?

  Posted by vikdono on Oct 19, 2009 at 07:08 PM

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  I would like to know more about the syntax and diction in this story.

  Posted by cameryn on Sep 22, 2009 at 01:52 PM

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  In "Lamb to the Slaughter" Mary Maloney is cool and calculating when it comes to murder. Discuss.

  Posted by sam-19791 on Sep 10, 2009 at 08:27 AM

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  What is the equilibrium of "lamb to the slaughter"?

  Posted by chloex on Sep 1, 2009 at 09:16 AM

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  What do "The Open Window" and "Lamb to the Slaughter" have in common? How are they different?

  Posted by steezysnwboarder on May 19, 2009 at 06:23 AM

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  Briefly summarize the plot of "Lamb to the Slaughter".

  Posted by bethanysayshello on Apr 10, 2009 at 07:33 AM

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  Where does "Lamb to the Slaughter" take place?

  Posted by amanuelesl on Mar 10, 2009 at 02:57 PM

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  In "Lamb to the Slaughter" how does the author create suspense in the story?  

  Posted by tommyl1 on Mar 2, 2009 at 02:57 PM

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  In "A Lamb to the Slaughter" how does Mary's character change from the beginning to the end of the story?  

  Posted by tommyl1 on Mar 1, 2009 at 06:35 AM

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  Identify a simile, metaphor, emotive word and a hyphenated word in "Lamb to the Slaughter"?  

  Posted by yobo on Feb 10, 2009 at 11:24 PM

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  This story ends with a dramatic irony. Explain the dramatic irony?

  Posted by idaa95 on Feb 10, 2009 at 01:08 AM

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  What is the theme in the short story "Lamb to the Slaughter'"by Roald Dahl?

  Posted by becca94 on Jan 13, 2009 at 11:28 AM

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  Describe the main characters in "Lamb to the Slaughter".

  Posted by marinagirl1 on Dec 15, 2008 at 08:12 PM

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  It's obvious why Mary wants the policemen to eat the leg of lamb, but why is she so keen for them to have some of the whiskey?

  Posted by u23sjw on Nov 30, 2008 at 10:42 AM

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  How does the author create suspense in "Lamb to the Slaughter"?

  Posted by nahila on Nov 21, 2008 at 05:01 PM

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  Who are the central characters in "Lamb to the Slaughter"? What details or lack of details does the author provide to develop these characters?

  Posted by nahila on Nov 19, 2008 at 06:05 PM

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  What are some contrasts and comparisons between the short stories "The Landlady" and "Lamb of the Slaughter?"

  Posted by goldneboy-shell on Nov 17, 2008 at 05:46 AM

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  Who are the central characters? What details or lack of details does the author provide to develop these characters?

  Posted by nahila on Nov 16, 2008 at 11:41 AM

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  What are some contrasts/comparisons between the short stories "The Possibility of Evil" and "Lamb to the Slaughter"?

  Posted by mel135 on Oct 31, 2008 at 12:37 PM