Roald Dahl. ”Lamb to the Slaughter”.
Make a list of the persons in this story:
Mary Maloney
Patrick Maloney
Jack Noonan
Sam
O’ Malley
Charlie
B. Give a resumé of the text by answering these questions in English – e.g., by underlining the right places in the text.
What is the atmosphere like in the beginning of the story?
At the beginning of the story, the atmosphere is very placid, calm, and peaceful.
2. What kind of state is Mrs. Maloney in?
She was six months pregnant with her first child.
3. How did she welcome her husband?
She laid her sewing aside, stood up, and went forward to kiss him as he came in.
4. How were her feelings towards her husband?
She loved her husband, and the luxuriate in the presence of him.
5. How did Mr. Maloney drink his whisky, and what does this reveal?
He lifted his glass and drained it in one swallow. Although there was still half of it left, it reveals that Mr. Maloney was nervous about something.
6. Mention some signs of tension between them.
• He didn't want to speak much until the first drink was finished.
• She kept on asking him if he would like to get something to eat, and every time he refuses. At last, she said, “But you must eat! I'll fix it anyway, and then you can have it or not, as you like." Later on, he responds.
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