Part 2- Reading Response and Personal Connections

Opened: Thursday, 6 June 2024, 10:00 AM
Due: Thursday, 6 June 2024, 11:59 PM

Instructions: Respond to the following questions, based on the story "Lamb to the Slaughter". Your answers should show not only your understanding of the story but the ideas presented in it. When necessary use your own experiences, and what you know about life and relationships to answer your questions. 

  1. In your opinion, what is another way Mary Maloney could have resolved her conflict with her husband?
  2. What meaning does the title of the story invoke in regard to both the murder weapon and the fate of Patrick Maloney?
  3. What drives people to betray? How did love contribute to Mary Maloney's decision to violently attack her husband? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.
  4. How does fear drive action? What did Mary Maloney fear most and how did it affect her actions? Cite evidence from this text, your personal experience, and other literature, art, and history in your answer.