“Lamb to the slaughter”HOW does dahl characterize patrick both indirectly and directly?provide at least one example to support your assertion.

Indirectly, Patrick is characterized as a warm and well loved husband.

She loved the warmth that came out of him when they were alone together.

Patrick is also indirectly characterized as someone who is not a heavy drinker, thus, it is surprising when he uncharacteristically refills his empty glass.

And as he spoke, he did an unusual thing. He lifted his glass and drank it down in one swallow although there was still half of it left. He got up and went slowly to get himself another drink.

Later, Patrick is directly characterized as an unhappy man, who not only doesn't love his wife but wants to leave her.

"So there it is," he added. "And I know it's a tough time to be telling you this, but there simply wasn't any other way. Of course, I'll give you money and see that you're taken care of. But there really shouldn't be any problem. I hope not, in any case. It wouldn't be very good for my job."

In the end, he is directly characterized as a man who is dead..... murdered.

All right, she told herself. So I've killed him.

"Is he dead?" she cried.
"I'm afraid he is.

Note, the most important characterization of all can be found in the title, which characterizes Patrick as the "lamb to the slaughter"...... completely unaware of what the evening and his news will bring.