The Lamb

The Lamb has been described as a fairy tale in a contemporary setting. Which aspects of the book reflect fairy tale tropes and/or narrative techniques? In what ways does the novel adapt or subvert such elements?

Analyze the novel’s use of setting. How are the woods or Margot’s school described? How does the novel use setting to create different kinds of atmosphere?

The book is told from the first-person perspective of Margot. How does this narrative choice shape the novel’s plot, characterization, or exploration of key themes?