Lamb to the Slaughter | Topics for Further Study
Examine the elements of the story that make it a black comedy. How does Dahl use irony to bring humor to the plot?
‘‘Lamb to the Slaughter’’ can be considered a revenge fantasy. Think of some other revenge fantasies you have read or seen in movies and on television shows. Write about how such stories can function as a catharsis. Think of a revenge fantasy you have had yourself and write it as a fictional story.
What percentage of murders are instances of domestic abuse? Does the unpremeditated nature of Mary’s crime make it seem less horrible than if it had been...
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