Related Literary Works for "Lamb to the Slaughter"
When studying "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl for Paper 2, it's crucial to identify works that share thematic connections and contrasts. Here are some effective pairings for comparative analysis:
1. "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
Key Comparative Elements:
- Crime and Guilt
- Both stories feature premeditated murders
- Contrasting approaches to guilt (Mary's calm vs. narrator's paranoia)
- Different psychological states post-murder
- Narrative Perspective
- Third-person in "Lamb" vs. first-person in "Tell-Tale Heart"
- Impact on reader sympathy and reliability
2. "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
Key Comparative Elements:
- Female Protagonists
- Both deal with marriage and liberation
- Unexpected reactions to spouse's death
- Power dynamics in marriage
3. "A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan Glaspell
Key Comparative Elements:
- Domestic Crime
