The Monkey's Paw

The Landlady by Roald Dahl

What is the author purpose of having the Landlady call Billy "Mr. Perkins?

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The landlady's assumption that Billy's name is Mr. Perkins, leads us to believe that she was waiting for someone else. It's mysterious.

How does the shift in the physical description of the landlady throughout the passage impact the story's meaning?

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