Question

Roald Dahl means for his readers to identify with Mary Maloney, to be on her side, and to giggle

with her while the investigators munch on the murder weapon. List strategies Dahl uses to make
Mary Maloney a sympathetic character (and Patrick an unsympathetic one)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Mary is pregnate and her husband is leaving her

She is a loving, dedicated, and devoted wife; while her husband is portrayed as coldhearted, unkind, and uncaring.

She is portrayed as the victim the entire time.