1. Lamb to the Slaughter

2. Punctual:
coming at the right time
Synonym: prompt
Antonym: late

3. Blissful:
great joy or happiness
Synonym: peaceful, relaxed
Antonym: stressful

4. Bewildred:
to make or feel confused
Synonym: puzzle, baffle
Antonym: understanding

5. Peculiar:
odd or strange
Synonym: weird, unusual, abnormal
Antonym: normal

6. Exasperated:
irritated
Synonym: frustrated, annoyed
Antonym: calm, relaxed

7. Alibi:
proof of innocence
Synonym: excuse

8. Types of Characters PROTAGONIST:
the central character, who the audience is supportive of.

9. ANTAGONIST
whatever opposing force the protagonist struggles with, such as another character, environment, or something within the protagonist’s life

10. Gender Roles
The ideal 1950s woman married, cooked and cared for her family, and kept herself busy by joining the local PTA and leading a troop of Campfire Girls. She entertained guests in her family’s suburban house and worked out on the trampoline to keep her size 12 figure. -- Life magazine, 1956

11. Gender Roles
The ideal 1950s man was the provider, protector, and the boss of the house. -- Life magazine, 1955

12. 1950s Families

13. Symbolic Meaning of the Title
“lamb to the slaughter”
•Meaning:
unaware of any approaching catastrophe.
Unaware of something bad about to happen

14. Mary Maloney’s Identity
Mary Maloney’s identity changes throughout the story.
What are her two identities?
When does she change from one to the other?

15. -Journal---
When have you felt like you were the “lamb to the slaughter?” In other words, describe a time when you felt like you were blind-sighted or caught off guard by someone who wronged you in some way. What emotions did you feel? How did you react to the situation? (or movie, book, etc)

16. Lamb to the Slaughter
Complete the comprehension questions for “Lamb to the Slaughter”