'The Landlady' by Roald Dahl

 




1)what do you think happened at the end of the story?

the end of “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl, the story leaves readers with a chilling and ambiguous conclusion. Billy Weaver, the young protagonist, realizes that the names in the guestbook are familiar because they belong to people who have gone missing. The landlady’s odd behavior and her comments about her previous guests suggest that she has sinister intentions.

The story hints that Billy might meet the same fate as the previous guests, as the landlady has a habit of preserving her “pets” through taxidermy (the art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals with lifelike effect). The ending is left open to interpretation, but it strongly implies that Billy is in grave danger


2)do you find the story enjoyable or not?

The Landlady” by Roald Dahl is often considered an enjoyable read, especially for those who appreciate suspense and dark humor. The story’s eerie atmosphere and unexpected twist make it engaging and memorable. Dahl’s ability to build tension and create a sense of unease keeps readers hooked until the very end.


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