Student Response to “The Landlady” in 2017
Writing Task You have read the short story “The Landlady” written by Roald Dahl about a young, aspiring businessman discovering a bed and breakfast with a mysterious landlady. Write an essay explaining the word “dotty” from page 174 and how it impacts the plot of the story. Be sure to use specific evidence to support your response. Student Response “‘Left?’ she said, arching her brow. ‘But my dear boy, he never left.’” Throughout the story, the main character struggles with the lady’s politeness versus her awkwardness. In the short story “The Landlady”, the word “dotty” impacts the plot of the story. The…