The narrative follows Sylvia's attempts to evade a creepy man in a long black coat who follows her on a bus and through the marshes. Her ordeal seemingly ends when a kindly older woman intervenes and invites Sylvia into her home for tea and safety.
: In typical Roald Dahl fashion (who introduced the episode), the story subverts the "stranger danger" trope by making the most trustworthy figure the most dangerous. Tales of the Unexpected
: Unlike other episodes where a "rough justice" is served to those who deserve it, "The Flypaper" is noted for its bleakness, as the victim is an innocent child. Production Details The narrative follows Sylvia's attempts to evade a
: The "helpful" woman is actually an accomplice to the stalker. The episode concludes with the realization that Sylvia has walked directly into the trap she was trying to escape. : Unlike other episodes where a "rough justice"
: The titular flypaper hanging in the woman's cottage serves as a grim metaphor for Sylvia's situation—once stuck, there is no escape. Major Themes