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Analysis Of Mary Maloney Lamb To The Slaughter

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Roald Dahl’s story “Lamb to the Slaughter”, shows a character called, Mary Maloney. Despite, slaughtering her own husband and tricking the police. She is a kind-hearted, generous and sympathetic character. To begin with, Mary Maloney demonstrates love, care, and kindness. Being six months pregnant, Mary is a loving and caring wife. She anxiously waits for her husband to come home. Although her husband, Patrick, is careless and shows no affection for Mary, she is committed to her husband and offers many services for Patrick despite her condition. Mary asks “Darling, shall I get your slippers?” (11) and “Tired darling?” (11). With this, it shows the constant care that Mary has for Patrick and the help she gives to Patrick. From Mary’s
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