Day 5

"The Landlady" and Other Short Stories Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    Dahl draws on major events of the time for his stories. If he were writing today, what major events or ideas do you think he might include when crafting short stories similar to those we have read?

    Because of his life experiences and the time when he grew up, several of Dahl’s stories revolve around World War II. If Dahl were writing today, he might have included mention of social media and the Internet. He might also comment on Brexit and climate change. He might also have been intrigued by the possibility of colonizing Mars, as well as various immigration and refugee situations in Europe.

  2. 2

    Why does Billy decide to stay at the Bed-and-Breakfast? Was this a sound...

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