Roald Dahl

In "Poison" by Roald Dahl, the climax occurs during Harry Pope's unexpected outburst against doctor Ganderbai, revealing the true poison in the story - his prejudice. The theme revolves around fear...

The theme of "Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat" is betrayal and deception. Mrs. Bixby cheats on her husband and tries to hide her affair. In a twist, her husband appears to be having an affair as...

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In "Parson’s Pleasure," Roald Dahl uses literary devices like irony, similes, metaphors, and vivid sensory details to enhance themes such as deception, greed, and pragmatism. Irony is evident when...

The main metaphor in the story "The Wish" by Roald Dahl is the child's journey along the carpet as a representation of the obstacles and challenges he faces as he matures. Vivid images that Dahl uses...

Roald Dahl was a British author born in 1916, known for his imaginative children's books. His experiences as a fighter pilot in WWII and his Norwegian heritage greatly influenced his writing. Dahl's...

In Dahl's "Poison," the protagonist is Doctor Ganderbai, motivated by his medical ethics and desire to keep his patient calm. The antagonist is Harry, whose motivations are ambiguous but possibly...

Roald Dahl's "The Wish" centers on a child's imaginative journey across a carpet perceived as a dangerous landscape, symbolizing self-confidence overcoming fear rather than greed. The boy's desire...

In Roald Dahl's "Poison," the diction is simple and concise, focusing on building suspense and characterization through dialogue. The moral centers on the consequences of unfounded accusations and...

The butler is a very supercilious individual who enjoys humiliating his master by exposing his ignorance of wine. Tibbs clearly doesn't enjoy the prospect of serving those whom he believes to have...

The narrator and the policeman initially have similar negative perceptions of the shifty, rat-faced hitchhiker. However, while the policeman's view remains the same, the narrator comes to appreciate...

Billy feels comfortable in the house due to its cheerful decor, including yellow chrysanthemums, and the cozy, inviting atmosphere with a bright fire, pleasant furniture, and the presence of a dog...

Roald Dahl's The BFG takes place in modern-day England and Giant Country. Sophie starts in an orphanage in England, later visiting the Queen in London. Much of the story unfolds in the Giant's cave...

Roald Dahl's writing style in children's stories is characterized by vivid imagination, dark humor, and inventive language. He often features child protagonists who triumph over oppressive adult...

Roald Dahl's "The Sound Machine" explores themes of obsession, the limits of human perception, and the ethical implications of scientific discovery. The protagonist, Klausner, becomes consumed by his...

The main themes in Roald Dahl's "Royal Jelly" include the different ways people express love and concern, as seen in the contrasting approaches of the mother and father towards their child's care,...

The narrator's mother says, "I'll bet he prays like mad for rainy days," after realizing that the old man is a con artist who profits from rainy weather. He steals umbrellas and sells them to...

Billy rings the Bed and Breakfast bell because, despite initially deciding on The Bell and Dragon, he is captivated by the cozy and inviting appearance of the establishment. The warm, welcoming scene...

The conflict in Roald Dahl's "Going Solo" centers on his transition from a young adult to an adult during wartime, highlighting the challenges and unpredictability he faces. As a naturally observant...

Roald Dahl uses central characters who are both dark and vivid, often uniting these two qualities in an obsession, as is the case with the protagonists of both "The Ratcatcher" and "The Hitchhiker."...

The climax of Roald Dahl's "Poison" occurs when the doctor pulls back the bed sheet, revealing that the snake is not there, suggesting it may never have been. This leads to an anti-climax where Harry...

The main concept of Roald Dahl's "Going Solo" is to continue his autobiographical narrative, focusing on his adult life experiences, including his service in the Royal Air Force and work during the...

In "The Way Up to Heaven," author Roald Dahl uses a third-person narrator with a limited point of view. The narrator is limited to one character, the wife, and often intrudes into her thoughts.

Here are ten questions about "Matilda": 1. Who is Matilda? 2. What is special about her? 3. How does she handle her home life? 4. What is Roald Dahl's view on TV? 5. What injustices are depicted in...

The poem "Hate" and the story "Poison" both explore themes of hatred and prejudice as toxic forces. In "Poison," Harry's racist remarks towards Dr. Ganderbai symbolize a figurative poison, reflecting...

In "Poison," Roald Dahl uses the suspenseful presence of a deadly krait to create internal conflict within Harry Pope. The threat of the snake keeps readers engaged, wondering about Harry's fate and...

The hitchhiker won't steal from the narrator because he considers himself a "fingersmith," a skilled professional who only targets those who can afford it, like wealthy individuals or race track...

"The Wish" uses sensory perceptions, particularly sight, to create a vivid and tense atmosphere. The boy's imagination transforms the carpet into a perilous landscape filled with imaginary snakes and...

In Matilda, Matilda started school in the Reception class, which is equivalent to Pre-Kindergarten in the American education system. The novel specifies that she was placed in the bottom class with...

Roald Dahl's poem "Television" argues against balancing TV watching with reading, emphasizing TV's negative impact on children's minds and imaginations. Dahl suggests that television shows "ghastly...

The themes of obsession and dedication are depicted in "The Sound Machine" through the actions of Klausner, who spends hours fine-tuning his hearing machine, then becomes singularly focused on...

The original "Little Red Riding Hood" embodies faerie elements with its perilous, enchanted setting featuring a talking wolf and a heroic huntsman. It blends danger and fantasy, as characters are...

From the little girl's perspective, the old man's trick in "The Umbrella Man" appears humorous and innocuous. She is amused by the realization that such deceptions occur and finds her mother's...

Roald Dahl's "Cinderella" is a darker, more humorous retelling of the classic fairy tale. In this version, Cinderella is locked in a basement while her stepsisters attend the ball. Her fairy...

In the poem "Television" Roald Dahl, the poet warns of the dangers of letting children watch television. He advises parents to get rid of their televisions and keep their children from watching it,...

In "Lamb to the Slaughter," the wife's action of killing her husband is not justified, despite her shock and emotional turmoil upon hearing that he is leaving her. The story leaves Patrick's reasons...

"Lamb to the Slaughter" fits into the sub-genre of "perfect crime stories," where the protagonist commits a crime and often evades capture. It also exemplifies "black comedy," as it humorously...

An interesting excerpt from Roald Dahl's The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me occurs when the Duke reassures the Pelican, who has a hole in his beak after saving the Duke's jewels. The Duke nonchalantly...

The young trickster in "Dusk" by Saki is more skilled than the Umbrella Man in "The Umbrella Man" by Roald Dahl. Although the Umbrella Man is initially more successful, his risky tactics and reliance...