Dystopian literatures often tell stories of a civilization portrayed in an unhumanised state due to their moral beliefs and traditions held by the society. These traditions, usually ending in death or separation, are routine and seen as an event. These stories are also characterized by having protagonists who do not fit the norms of the broken society due to their independence and their ideas of freedom. During these works, authors often use irony to develop the growth of their characters and further the plot. “The Lottery” (Jackson, pg. 55-62), and “The Hunger Games” (Collins, 2008) show many similar elements and characterizations that support that they are pieces of dystopian literature. “The Lottery” (Jackson, pg. 55-62) supports the
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The protagonists usually have an opinion or belief that separates them from the ideals of the remainder of the story. In “The Lottery” (Jackson, pg. 55-62) Tessie Hutchison, the lead character, believes that the tradition of the lottery “isn’t fair, it isn’t right” (Jackson, 1948, p.62). Although stating her dismay with the “lottery”, the townsfolk share a feeling on conformity and continue to press on with the events. A character, Old Man Warner, even states that “There has always been a lottery” (Jackson, 1948, p.59) and “nothing but trouble in that” (Jackson, 1948, p.59), referring to trying to abolishing the lottery. Unfortunately for Tessie, her effects were muted by the people around her and the events of the “lottery” commenced. However, unlike Tessie, Katniss Everdeen chose to partake in her game of life and death to protect her younger sister, Primrose. Compared to Tessie, Katniss acted upon her notion that the games were corrupt and unjust while Tessie only spoke about her opinion of the lottery. During the games, Katniss made an alliance with one of the boys from her district and in the final moments, went against the rules of the game and disrupted the conclusion of the event. This brought upon a revolt across most the districts to strike back against the wrongful actions of the
The protagonists usually have an opinion or belief that separates them from the ideals of the remainder of the story. In “The Lottery” (Jackson, pg. 55-62) Tessie Hutchison, the lead character, believes that the tradition of the lottery “isn’t fair, it isn’t right” (Jackson, 1948, p.62). Although stating her dismay with the “lottery”, the townsfolk share a feeling on conformity and continue to press on with the events. A character, Old Man Warner, even states that “There has always been a lottery” (Jackson, 1948, p.59) and “nothing but trouble in that” (Jackson, 1948, p.59), referring to trying to abolishing the lottery. Unfortunately for Tessie, her effects were muted by the people around her and the events of the “lottery” commenced. However, unlike Tessie, Katniss Everdeen chose to partake in her game of life and death to protect her younger sister, Primrose. Compared to Tessie, Katniss acted upon her notion that the games were corrupt and unjust while Tessie only spoke about her opinion of the lottery. During the games, Katniss made an alliance with one of the boys from her district and in the final moments, went against the rules of the game and disrupted the conclusion of the event. This brought upon a revolt across most the districts to strike back against the wrongful actions of the