In the renowned short story, “Landlady,” Roald Dahl takes his readers through an adrenaline-pumping journey, making it an exemplary literary piece. Undisputedly, the setting of this story is the most crucial component, as creates an unforgettable range of moods and helps build suspense. As the main character, Billy Weaver explores the setting, a new mood surfaces with every progressing paragraph and takes the reader through an emotional rollercoaster. When Weaver arrives at Bath, a sense of curiosity yet hostility is established since he arrives during a dangerously cold night. However, as he stumbles upon the hotel, Bed and Breakfast, the mood quickly becomes warmer, more welcoming. Enhancing this atmosphere of coziness, is the new location
