Rebbie Jackson

‘The Lottery” Criticism The short story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson is termed as one the most bizarre stories about a town in England that is entangled in a trap of following traditions even though the traditions are not of their best interests. The town holds an annual lottery where one member of the society is randomly selected for sacrifice and gets stoned by the rest of the villagers. The story goes on to reveal that these gruesome traditions that goon in the village for decades despite…

“The Rocking-Horse Winner” by D. H. Lawrence is a story about a young boy named Paul who attempts to win his mother’s affection by becoming lucky, thereby securing the money his mother so desperately wants. “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson is a story about townspeople who blindly conform to tradition and carry out a rather savage practice in an unexpected manner. Both stories use setting to convey a message. In “The Rocking-Horse Winner”, the setting becomes almost another character that is used…

It seemed like the turning point and the battle that really stood out was when Pope was attacking Stonewall Jackson. If Popes reinforcements would have arrived like he thought they would, would the outcome of this particular battle be different? I believe so, I think the Union army would not have suffered as many casualties as they did and the morale for the Union…

I am young woman, student and child of god that is just “trying to make it in life”. Our world is changing faster than we have ever seen before. There is new technology, new trends and new leaders. Human race is amazingly getting stronger and stronger, yet our morals are going in the opposite direction. In our heads we are all so worried about “What picture should I put on social media?”, “I have to get the newest iPhone.” And the biggest most terrifying question that has aroused “Why would you…

Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson was born on March 18, 1767 in a backwoods settlement in Carolinas. His father died before he was born, left him with two older brothers and his mom. Growing up in poverty Jackson received very small amount of education. When Jackson was 13 year old, his mother and two brothers died when the British invaded Carolinas. After death of his mother and brother, Jackson was raised by his uncles. In Jackson’s late teens he studied law for a couple years, and later became an…

savages. President Andrew Jackson was the supreme ruler of the Nation and he was determined to remove the Indians from their land. In 1830, Jackson had signed a very important document which enforced the Indian Removal Act. This Removal Act had affected five “Civilized Tribes” of the South, the Choctaws, Creeks, Chickasaws,…

The short story, “The Lottery,” written by Shirley Jackson begins on a pleasant summer day on June 27. For over seventy years, in a small, obliging, rural community populated with approximately three hundred people, a seemingly innocent lottery occurs. Shockingly, the ending unveils an inescapable horrific event. Readers can see the connections with other stories, such as “Hunger Games,” “Logan’s Run,” and “Battle Royal” that convey this idea that unquestionable sacrificial traditions will…

had parents that loved or are still in love with Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson has been described as an actor, singer, songwriter, dancer, producer and philanthropist with such great talents came an unfortunate background. Growing up he lived in a modern home with 9 other siblings, over the years his father, Joe Jackson, pressured all of his children into music but most of the pressure was on Michael after winning a talent show. From Jackson 5 to a very successful career he made an individual…

England. “The Lottery”, a short story by Shirley Jackson takes place in a small town in New England, which traditionally holds an annual lottery every year to ensure a good crop harvest. The winner of this lottery faces a gruesome death by stoning which is believed to produce a bountiful crop which is vital to the small town. This tradition is never questioned and is held by a very authoritative figure who calls all the shots. The author Shirley Jackson uses foreshadowing and symbolism to give…

Entry 14: This entry will focus on the scandals associated with stardom, and will transition into a deeper focus on Michael Jackson. Stars have two selves that are developed and manipulated over time. They have the ego-ideal and the ideal-ego. Each encompassing a different mindset and goal. The ideal ego is what is portrayed to the media ideally. There is a certain persona that is expected of stars and this ideal-ego is supposed to achieve that. For example, Britney Spears experienced a…