1. Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
THEMES Betrayal Patrick Maloney's unexplained decision to leave his pregnant wife. ... Patrick acts a little odd which then worries her Rising Action Patrick says he is getting divorced. ... Evidence: Mary is very manipulative in that she is able to create the character of the poor, pregnant wife, whose husband has just been murdered. She is able to convince the police to take pity on her, to mix her a drink and then to even eat the evidence, the leg of lamb that she has left in the oven. ... Patrick Maloney Flat, Static, Motionless Evidence - "Listen," he said. ...
- Word Count: 2792
- Approx Pages: 11
- Grade Level: High School