Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl is a gripping short story that revolves around Mary Maloney, a devoted housewife who transforms into an unexpected murderer. When her husband, Patrick, abruptly announces he is leaving her, she reacts by killing him with a frozen leg of lamb. In a cunning act of self-preservation, she cooks the murder weapon and serves it to the investigating officers. Dahl cleverly infuses irony as the detectives unknowingly consume the evidence, all the while discussing the probable location of the murder weapon. This dramatic tale explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the paradox of innocence.
