Bitch (A Roald Dahl Short Story) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Bitch is a short, sharp, saucy story from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale.
In Bitch, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a funny, fruity story about one of his favourite characters, adventurer and seducer Oswald Hendryks Cornelius. Here, Uncle Oswald gets involved with an aphrodisiac that drives men wild with passion . . .
Bitch is taken from the short story collection Switch Bitch, which includes three other black comedies which capture the ins and outs, highs and lows of sex (including another Uncle Oswald story, The Visitor).
'One of the most widely read and influential writers of our generation.' (The Times )
This story is also available as a Penguin digital audio download read by Derek Jacobi and Richard E. Grant.
Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitch (A Roald Dahl Short Story) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story is linked to themes of rape by deception, which indicates a presence of violence in the narrative. This is a significant aspect of the story's plot, as it involves cunning and cruelty. There are no indications of genuinely frightening content in the story. The themes revolve around adult humor and sexual situations rather than horror or fear.
Does Bitch (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have violence?
The story is linked to themes of rape by deception, which indicates a presence of violence in the narrative. This is a significant aspect of the story's plot, as it involves cunning and cruelty.
Does Bitch (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have scary content?
There are no indications of genuinely frightening content in the story. The themes revolve around adult humor and sexual situations rather than horror or fear.
Does Bitch (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention the author's background and opinions on religion, but these are not relevant to the content of the story.
Does Bitch (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in the narrative of 'Bitch'. The search results do not indicate any discussions or representations of race within the story.
Does Bitch (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have profanity?
The title itself includes a profanity, and the search results indicate that the story contains strong language. This aligns with the adult themes present in the narrative.
Does Bitch (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental or ecological discussions related to the story.
Does Bitch (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have sexual identity?
The story contains sexual themes, particularly involving seduction and aphrodisiacs. It is described as a 'funny, fruity story' that revolves around sexual encounters and deception.
Does Bitch (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have gender roles?
The story features themes of seduction and manipulation, which may reflect traditional gender roles in the context of relationships. However, the framing of these roles is not explicitly discussed as a critique or promotion of gender expectations.
Does Bitch (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book 'Bitch' by Roald Dahl. The search results do not indicate any characters or themes related to LGBTQ+ experiences within the story.
