Parent Guide > Lamb to the Slaughter
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl.
In "Lamb to the Slaughter," Roald Dahl tells the story of a woman betrayed by her husband and her violent retaliation.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fear & Paranoia, Gender Roles, and Revenge & Betrayal as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does fear drive action?", "How do we define the roles of men and women?", and "What drives a person to betray?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Lamb to the Slaughter" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- What did you learn about Revenge & Betrayal?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: