Lamb to the Slaughter

by

Roald Dahl

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Lamb to the Slaughter Symbols

Lamb/Leg of lamb

Traditionally the lamb is portrayed as a gentle submissive creature, associated with ritual or religious sacrifice (especially in Judeo-Christian tradition). In this story, the figure of the lamb takes on two roles: as both a…

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