The Landlady: Deception, Setting, & Symbolism
“The Landlady,” a poem by Roald Dahl, presents a deceptively charming narrative that unravels into a sinister tale of hospitality, and it requires careful analysis. The poem’s setting, a quaint bed and breakfast, initially seems inviting. This encourages readers and literary scholars to look into the underlying themes of deception and predatory behavior. Dahl employs … Read more