A component mentioned throughout the entire story is the element of irony. Irony is well defined as text that is used in a way that the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the text. The effect of irony can be altered depending on the genre of the literature as well as the story and writers intent, in this case , irony plays a vital key role in moving the text forward and going in depth into the overall meaning , message , theme of the story’s plotline, In Jackson’s “The Lottery” there are many instances in which irony is used. For instance, the meaning of the lottery, in our modern day society winning the lottery is perceived as a great experience, a lucky gesture, an astounding life changing event in terms of financially,
