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In The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, work together to reveal a theme of a Patriarchal Society through character traits and traditional customs. Paralleling the society during which time the Story was written. It is my argument that Shirley Jackson was trying to show the gender roles of that time zone and the repercussions women suffered…

Two stories that are heavy in literary technique are “Tell Tale Heart,” by Edgar Allen Poe and “The Lottery,” by Shirley Jackson. These short stories were written exactly 105 years apart; Poe’s short story was written in 1843 while Jackson’s was written in 1948. “Tell Tale Heart,” Poe develops the plot and creates a mood…

In the short story “The Possibility of Evil” by Shirley Jackson, the author guides us to discover Mrs. Strangeworth, an old lady’s true personality that no one expects. As we keep reading the mystery of this work of literature we can observe how this character changes to a whole different kind of person while evaluating…

“The Lottery” can be misleading based on its title, but careful attention to the foreshadowing signs typical in Shirley Jackson’s stories can prevent readers from being led astray. In this story, the author provides two hidden signs that require the reader’s scrutiny – actions taken by the characters and their names. Additionally, an additional clue…

Shirley Jackson uses symbolism in “The Lottery” to show the importance of remaining faithful to tradition and the unknown consequences that seem to occur when citizens lose touch with their village’s rituals. The idea of a yearly lottery in this small village is a very important ritual that has been passed down for such a…

On a clear morning, June 27th, the townspeople, men, women, and children begin to assemble for the lottery which Is to begin at ten In the morning. The opening paragraphs completely mask the underlying darkness of this short story. As the reader progresses throughout the story, these deeper elements of the story become evident. “The…

In fact, statistics show the poorer tend to be the nest spending the most on the dreamy reward, which theoretically makes sense due to the fact that they’re the ones most desperate. But are lottery tickets a scam? Then, if so, why do we people keep purchasing? Lotteries prey on the poor and even the…

Traditions and rituals are important elements which partially define and distinguish a culture. However, blindly-following these traditions that are meant to culturally strengthen a group can result in extreme situations in real life. Some people seem to have lost their direct connection with the tradition and are simply inclining to the benefits it will bring….

            Perhaps winning the lottery is one of the events that could be tagged as “life changing.” Aside from the fact that an individual won the “moneybags,” the idea of how to handle a large amount of money could be pretty confusing because an individual would never know what to do next. Nevertheless, if I…

The Message Sent in The LotteryThe shock value of Shirley Jacksons The Lottery is not only widely known, but also widely felt. Her writing style effectively allows the reader to pass a judgment on themselves and the society in which they live. In The Lottery Jackson is making a comparison to human nature. It is…