What events in Roald Dahl's life contributed to him becoming a writer?

Answer 1

1. His dad died when Roald was just was 4 years old

2. When roald grew up he joined the Shell petroleum company

3. World War 2 started. Roald joined the Royal Air Force

4. Roald married famous Hollywood actor Patricia Neal

5. They both had 5 children.

6.One of Dahls first Children's Books, The Gremlins was being made in to a film and was published in 1943

Roald Dahl died in November 1990 at the age of 74 from a rare blood disease

Answer 2

Roald Dahl's experiences as a fighter pilot in World War II and his work as an intelligence officer influenced his storytelling. Additionally, his upbringing in Wales and Norway, as well as his career as a pilot for Shell Oil Company, provided him with a colorful background that inspired many of his stories.

Answer 3

Some of the early life events of Roald Dahl include: * Being sent to boarding schools - an unpleasant experience, which probably influenced the writing of "Matilda". * Being caned by his headmaster, which is reflected in "Matilda" and "Danny, the Champion of the World". * The loss of his father when he was young, which can be seen in "James and the Giant Peach"

Answer 4

After graduating from Repton, Dahl took a position with the Shell Oil Company in Tanganyika (now Tanzania), Africa. In 1939 he joined a Royal Air Force training squadron in Nairobi, Kenya, serving as a fighter pilot in the Mediterranean during World War II (1939-45). Dahl suffered severe head injuries in a plane crash near Alexandria, Egypt. Upon recovering he was sent to Washington, D.C., to be an assistant air attache (a technical expert who advises government representatives). There Dahl began his writing career, publishing a short story in the Saturday Evening Post.

Answer 5

Roald Dahl was born in Canada in 1916. He was a fighter pilot, poet, and writer. He is known for several books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Answer 6

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