Mary Maloney Lamb To The Slaughter

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In “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl, Mary Maloney demonstrates how even the most good natured people commit horrible acts like murder. In the beginning, Mary shows us how anyone is capable of murder when she responds to Mr. Maloney. Her husband breaks the news about divorce to her and instinctively, Mary did not believe any of what she had heard. An aching feeling in her stomach starts to grow while the rest of her body loses feeling. Without even having to think Mrs. Maloney continues with her daily routine; She starts to prepare dinner for herself and her husband. Subsequently, Mrs. Maloney proves how “innocent people” can commit such crimes when she kills her husband. Mr. Maloney announcing his leaving is the trigger for Mary. Without