its Mary but she can alsod be the antagonist because she killed her husband -.- <.<
The protagonist in "Lamb to the Slaughter" is Mary Maloney, a seemingly meek and dutiful housewife who takes drastic action after her husband delivers unexpected news.
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The black humor in "Lamb to the Slaughter" can be found in the darkly ironic situation where a pregnant woman kills her husband with a frozen leg of lamb and then proceeds to cook and serve the murder weapon to the investigating officers. The absurdity of the situation and the nonchalant way in which the protagonist carries out her plan create a sense of dark humor for the reader.
The title "Lamb to the Slaughter" refers to the idea that someone is unsuspectingly led to their demise, much like a lamb being led to slaughter. In the story, the main character uses a leg of lamb as a weapon to kill her husband after he tells her unexpected news, thus being metaphorically compared to a lamb led to slaughter.
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In Germany, In The 60's...And NoNeed To Thank Me, Just Do Your Work ;)
The correct phrase is "leading a lamb to slaughter." See the related question below for the meaning. This is both an idiom and a literal phrase depending on whether or not you actually have a baby sheep.
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