Lamb to the Slaughter Questions on Deception
Lamb to the Slaughter
How does Roald Dahl present deception in "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
The story is told in the first person (I) narrative, with the narrator (the author) keeping his opinion to himself throughout. The only clues given as to the narrator's attitude are when he...
Lamb to the Slaughter
Why is Mary so keen for the policemen to have some whiskey in "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
Mary is keen for the policemen to have whiskey to make them more relaxed and likely to stay for dinner, which helps her dispose of the murder weapon by having them eat it. Additionally, offering...