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Discuss the irony behind the title of the story lamb to the slaughter

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Answered by vivekvardhanchinttu

The irony in the title of Roald Dahl's story "Lamb to the Slaughter" has to do with the tension between the literal and figurative meanings of the phrase in the title. ... However, figuratively, the phrase alludes to the loss of innocence that occurs when people reach certain stages of life.

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