Mary Maloney: an Analysis of “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Words: 664 1157Roald Dahl's short story "Lamb to the Slaughter" is a fascinating tale that dives into themes like betrayal, revenge, and the ups and downs of human emotions. It's about Mary Maloney, who starts off as a sweet housewife but turns into a killer. This essay looks at Mary’s character and why she does what she does, especially given the 1950s norms and gender roles. The Psychological Shift in Mary Maloney Mary's change in the story is pretty central. At first, […]