Lamb To The Slaughter Mary Maloney Character Analysis
All people feel emotion throughout their lifetime, but most don’t go through too many too fast. “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl follows a housewife, Mary Maloney, whose husband announces he wants a divorce. The wife kills her husband while in a shocked state and to protect her unborn child, she covers up the murder with quick thinking. Mrs. Maloney ultimately gets away with the crime with no suspicion cast her way. Mary Maloney and her husband Patrick Maloney both expressed some form of emotion during the story and while Patrick’s emotions are static and unchanging, Mary’s is more dynamic.
The main protagonist’s husband, Patrick Maloney, had a huge impact on the story before his untimely death. During his marriage, Mr. Maloney followed
The main protagonist’s husband, Patrick Maloney, had a huge impact on the story before his untimely death. During his marriage, Mr. Maloney followed