Roald Amundsen

Roald Dahl and Ray Bradbury both wrote books for kids; Roald Dahl and Ray Bradbury both had kids and both were married. Roald Dahl and Ray bradbury died within the last 3 decades Roald Dahl was 18 younger than Ray bradbury when he died. Roald Dahl and Ray bradbury both have books that have been turned into movies. They both had a decent amount of writing styles in common like the both wrote fiction. When they were older they were both full time writers. Roald Dahl and Ray Bradbury both…

Everybody has done something unconsciously, on impulse or on accident. Sometimes its blowing your nose on the reciept and looking at the tissue or accidentaly killing your husband! In the short story, “Lamb to the Slaughter”, by Roald Dahl, that is exactly what happens, and she does it with a frozen leg of lamb. This starts a spark in her and she starts to evolve. Throughout the story there are many times Ms. Maloney is proven to be a dynamic character. “She came out slowly, cold and surprised”,…

In the short story “Lamb of the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl, the loyal, loving housewife Mary Maloney, in her 2nd trimester, waits patiently for her husband to return home from work. When he returns, Mary receives unexpected news that will alter her life forever. She makes a spontaneous decision that could change her life even more dramatically. One thing drives Mary Maloney to loose control: revenge. Thursday evening, the night Mary Maloney and her husband, Patrick, go out for a nice dinner. On…

People aren't always as they seem. Roald Dahl shows this in the short story Lamb to the Slaughter. In this story, a woman named Mary Maloney has lingered all day for her cherished husband, Patrick. When returning home, he gives her horrible news. She's terrified and acts on her first thought, picking up a leg of lamb, to swing it against the head of Patrick. She kills her husband, revealing her true side. Then she does everything she can to convince others alongside of herself, that she didn’t…

Lamb to the Slaughter Theme Paragraph "Lamb to the Slaughter" is a short story written by Roald Dahl and tells of two betrayals: Patrick Maloney's unexplained decision to leave his pregnant wife and Mary Maloney’s killing of her husband right after which concludes to be the ultimate betrayal. Patrick Maloney betrays his pregnant wife by telling her news, which requires him to leave her and their child. Mary Maloney is at home waiting for her beloved husband, Patrick to come home…

British writer named Roald Dahl. Since then, it has inspired two directors to create two films that brought the book to life. Both films have major differences regarding the mood. Stuart’s film “Willy Wonka” is sweet, fun, and safe for all ages, while Burton’s film “Charlie” is darker and more gothic (Otto). For those who don’t know the story, it’s about a young boy named Charlie who lives with his four grandparents and mother. They are very poor and don’t have much to eat. There…

Captured in the natural beauty of high-definition, the Australian film Oddball features the adventures of the dog named in the title and his family’s fight against society. They end up going the extra mile to protect both the fairy penguins and the tourism that the town needs so much. Under director Stuart McDonald, Oddball certainly takes all the right turns. Furthermore, with the unparalleled acting expertise of Shane Jacobson as Swampy the owner of Oddball, this film is bound for success. A…

Roald Dahl used several interesting craft moves in his story “The Landlady”. One craft move was when they used descriptive words and sentences. Another was short and long sentences. Finally Roald Dahl utilized tone to develop his theme that things aren't always as they appear and be aware of your surroundings. Roald Dahl made good use of descriptive words and sentences. One example of this is when he stated, “But now, even in the darkness, he could see that the paint was peeling from the…

How is suspense illustrated? Does the author create suspense by illustrating a picture in the reader’s mind? Does the author create suspense by choosing specific word choices? In the story, “The Landlady,” an individual named Billy Weaver requested to stay at the Landlady’s house or Bed and Breakfast since he didn’t have a place to stay and was also looking for something cheap as well. As he explores the place himself, he encounters that the Landlady is acting a little peculiar. She then started…

Willy wonka the movie shows a lot of religious undertones throughout the film. They include the each of the children excluding charlie representing a vice. The oompa loompas represent angels, slugworth represents satan, and willy wonka representing Jesus. Charlie in the film represents a man of integrity and faith. Virtues shown in the film include faith, fortitude, and generosity. The tunnel scene, the golden ticket, the chocolate factory, and the everlasting gobstopper all represent religious…