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Lamb to the Slaughter

by Roald Dahl

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Lamb to the Slaughter

Both stories by Roald Dahl feature unexpected and dark twists. In "Lamb to the Slaughter," Mary Maloney kills her husband impulsively, while in "The Landlady," the landlady's sinister nature is...

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Lamb to the Slaughter

The endings of "Lamb to the Slaughter" and "The Gift of the Magi" are both ironic yet believable. In "Lamb to the Slaughter," the irony lies in the murder weapon being eaten by the detectives, while...

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Lamb to the Slaughter

Both "Lamb to the Slaughter" and "The Monkey's Paw" involve characters whose desires are fulfilled in unintended and negative ways. Patrick Maloney seeks to end his marriage, while the family in "The...

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Lamb to the Slaughter

"Lamb to the Slaughter" is not typically considered a mystery because it provides all necessary information to the reader, with dramatic irony as a key element. In contrast, "The Landlady" is...

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