A Lamb to the Slaughter Characterization

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What is motivation?

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The reason why someone wants to do something in a story.

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How would you characterize the relationship between Patrick and his wife?

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Unstable.

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What is characterization?

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The process of revealing the personality of a character in a story.

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What type of character is Mr. Maloney?

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Flat.

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What does Patrick’s response to Mary Maloney’s care taking reveal about his character?

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That he is a disinterested husband who has grown tired of his marriage.

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What is a flat character?

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A character that does not undergo significant change or growth throughout the story.

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What is a round character?

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A character that is complex and undergoes development, often showing multiple traits.

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What is the significance of setting in a story?

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The setting provides the time and place in which the story occurs, influencing the plot and characters.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What does it mean to analyze a character?

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To examine the character's traits, motivations, and development throughout the story.