The Big Event In the story “The Lottery,” Shirley Jackson manages to catch the reader’s attention by the title but shockingly reveals the true meaning of it with an unexpected ending. Jackson uses symbolism throughout the story to help her stratify ways to make the reader analyze how suspicious the characters are. The readers will observe the details and imagery of the lottery, black box, and stones.
This is an important day for the people in the village, and it is very important for them to show up for the event. In the beginning, the reader assume the event is about someone winning money, and everyone wants to participate when money is involve. In order for Jackson to conceal her point of view, she uses the title to catch the reader off
This is an important day for the people in the village, and it is very important for them to show up for the event. In the beginning, the reader assume the event is about someone winning money, and everyone wants to participate when money is involve. In order for Jackson to conceal her point of view, she uses the title to catch the reader off