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In Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery,” the plot is about a drawing in a small town where the results of the lottery are not quite what the reader would expect. The town picks up stones and pebbles to contribute to the outcome of the lottery. Everyone in the town must attend the lottery and each family must draw one paper slip out of the black box. The family that draws the slip of paper with the black dot on it must draw again for each person in the family. In this story, there are…

There are many things that are passed down generations. Whether it be a recipe or hobby, there are several traditions that are handed down. A tradition can also be a belief that a family has carried on through generations. Some things that are passed down can be good or horrible. Shirley Jackson’s portrayal of the danger of blindly follow tradition in “The Lottery” suggests that some traditions can mislead one from knowing right and wrong. Growing up, different people practice different beliefs…

Everyone knows what is a lottery. I bet the first thing that would pop in your head when you hear the word ¨lottery¨ is money right? Well think again. Imagine winning the lottery made you lose your life. The short story ¨ The lottery” changed my view and these two charactoś in this story ( old man Warner and Tessie ) are the ones that caught my attention. Reasons why is because, they had a huge impact in the story. Let me tell you about this one man name Old Man Warner. He is the oldest…

Mrs. Tess Hutchinson, wife to Bill Hutchinson and mother of four, has stood out ever since her character was introduced. She is a unique and outgoing woman who tries desperately to fit in with the people of the town. Tess is so eager to be at the lottery but as soon as circumstances become personal, she is willing to give up anything to make sure that her destiny is a good one. Tess Hutchinson demands to be seen and heard. She arrived to the lottery quickly, covered in cleaning supplies, and…

It is very interesting to read how two important articles have different ideas, opinions, and information about the Dharun Ravi case. The Merciful End of the Trial of Dharun Ravi article was written by Emily Bazelon an American journalist and staff writer for the New York Times Magazine. On the other hand, Steven Goldstein a civil rights activist, professor, and the founder of Garden State Equality, wrote Dharun Ravi is Sentenced. Dharun Ravi grew up in Plainsboro, New Jersey, and was a former…

There are numerous cases in real life where gambling leads to poverty and suicidal intentions. However, Carlos, the main character in the Man from the South, took another step forward. This psychotic man bets on people's fingers and gambles with property that is not even his. Now, chopping off one's finger is indeed a very gruesome chore. However, this would have never been possible if Carlos does not possess some specific traits. First of all, Carlos's persuasion is so strong that the baited…

Every great story needs a great setting in which to take place. The setting of the story is just as important as the characters and theme. Vividly portraying the setting will develop the reader’s imagination. Creating a great setting will allow the readers imagination to feel as if he or she were actually present in the story. A setting of a story must be colorful, descriptive and inquisitive. Shirley Jackson did a tremendous job of creating such a setting in the story “The Lottery.” The…

Jackson and Tradition Change is the only thing that is guaranteed to be constant, but many people are afraid of it. The idea of something new is somewhat intimidating, especially if one does not try to understand it. In Shirley Jackson’s the lottery she shows how people are persecuted for factors that are simply out of their own control. It is this last behavior, the need to feel a part of the gruesomeness that exists in American society, that Jackson so skillfully depicts in “The…

Human relationships among the community are significantly pivotal when it comes toward defining who we are. The people that surround us either break us or shape us. In the short stories, The Lottery by Shirley Jackson and What, of This Goldfish, Would You Wish For written by Etgar Keret, the relationship between the community result in actions that define who they are. The Lottery portrays that people often have a hard time changing their ways of celebration or thoughts when they are accustomed…

Incidents of Irony in the “The Lottery” “The Lottery” what an oddly amusing title selection for the short story by Shirley Jackson. Many instances occur that contradict with what the reader thinks is happening and what actually happens, this keeps the reader guessing throughout the whole story. The term irony describes these occurrences exceptionally well. Throughout the story Jackson gradually reveals the underlying meaning of something much darker than one may imagine beginning with the title:…