Has anyone read the short story Lamp to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl. If so, why did the author use the lamp to symbolize innocence? The baby to symbolize Patrick is cold and emotional? Patrick the detective to symbolize revenge? The leg of lamp to symbolize freedom? Ice in glass of whiskey to symbolize freedom?

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contain flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story.