The Landlady Review

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What time of day does Billy Weaver arrive in Bath?

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Evening.

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What is the point of view of 'The Landlady'?

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The point of view in the story is third person limited.

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What is a key theme of 'The Landlady'?

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People are not always who they seem to be.

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How does Billy react to the landlady's hobby of taxidermy?

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Shocked but intrigued.

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Why does Billy find the names in the guestbook familiar?

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Both young men were in the newspaper after their disappearances.

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What genre does 'The Landlady' belong to?

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It is a short story, often categorized as a suspense or horror story.

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Who is the author of 'The Landlady'?

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Roald Dahl.

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What is the significance of the guestbook in the story?

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It reveals the mysterious past of the landlady's previous guests.

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What does the landlady's character represent in the story?

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She represents the theme of deception and hidden dangers.

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What literary device is used when Billy feels uneasy about the landlady?

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Foreshadowing.