"The Landlady" and Other Short Stories
Lamb to the Slaughter
How does the title refer to the story? Who is the victim?
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The husband did not have a clue he was going to be killed: he was a lamb to the slaughter. I think the "victim" depends on your point of view. Many people might sympathize with Mary.
