“Lamb to the Slaughter” Mini-Essay
Summary
When Mrs. Maloney’s husband comes home from work he tells her that he wants to separate but she ignores it. She goes to the freezer and pulls out a lamb leg. Mrs. Maloney takes the lamb leg and hits her husband in the head which kills him. After she kills him she puts the lamb in the oven and goes to buy vegetables to create an alibi. When she returns, she calls the police. While the police are trying to resolve the case, Mrs. Maloney feeds them the lamb leg. (90)
Analysis
The concept that Roald Dahl conveys is betrayal and its negative outcomes. Since Mr. Malone betrayed his wife by not being faithful Mrs. Maloney betrayed him right back by killing him. The saying “Lamb to the Slaughter” is defined
Summary
When Mrs. Maloney’s husband comes home from work he tells her that he wants to separate but she ignores it. She goes to the freezer and pulls out a lamb leg. Mrs. Maloney takes the lamb leg and hits her husband in the head which kills him. After she kills him she puts the lamb in the oven and goes to buy vegetables to create an alibi. When she returns, she calls the police. While the police are trying to resolve the case, Mrs. Maloney feeds them the lamb leg. (90)
Analysis
The concept that Roald Dahl conveys is betrayal and its negative outcomes. Since Mr. Malone betrayed his wife by not being faithful Mrs. Maloney betrayed him right back by killing him. The saying “Lamb to the Slaughter” is defined