Parent Guide > The Landlady
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 "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl.
In "The Landlady," Roald Dahl tells the story of a young man offered lodging by a landlady who has dark plans for him.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Death and Fate & Free Will as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do people face death?" and "Can we control our fate?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "The Landlady" about?
- What did you learn about Death?
- What did you learn about Fate & Free Will?
- Watch Tales of the Unexpected Series 1 Episode 5 The Landlady 21 Apr 1979 at home with your child.