Category: The Lottery

Set in a village background, Shirley Jacksons The Lottery illustrates the height of human potential to execute violence, although, it is depicted as ritual practices, tradition, and community order. The story reflects the society of the ancient time, but it has remained relevant even to todays society. Through the use of characters and literary language,…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The Lottery, written by American author Shirley Jackson, was first published in The New Yorker on June 26th, 1948. When it was initially published, it raised controversy. The authors life may have been reflected in The Lottery. She struggled with depression and an identity crisis, which…

The short story Lottery, written by Shirley Jackson, covers the events of one day in a small village where residents gather for the traditional annual lottery. However, while most lotteries bring positive results to the winners, such as monetary prizes and material rewards, the story twists its original meaning. The use of the word lottery…

Children learn about morality while being educated by their parents and teachers in the contexts of certain communities and cultures. Depending on what they see and perceive as ethical and normal, children form their own views and behavior. In her short story The Lottery, Shirley Jackson discusses numerous provocative themes in a controversial and indirect…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction The works of Shirley Jackson are well-known in literary society. Even though the issues addressed by the author appear to be diverse, special attention is drawn to the subject of conformity. In The Lottery, the writer delivers her unique understanding of the dangers of excessive conservatism.…

Table of Contents Introduction Overview The Meaning Telling the Story Communicating Ideas Conclusion References Introduction Numerous various texts exist in the world, representing different characters, ideas, and issues. Often, those texts address troublesome but significant topics, widely discussed in public. One such example is Shirley Jacksons short story, The Lottery. First published in 1948, the…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Tradition is a good thing until it becomes dangerous for people who follow it. This idea becomes the central theme of the short story The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. To show this idea, the author describes the life of a small village and its inhabitants. At…

Shirley Jacksons Lottery is one of the jewels of classic American literature of the twentieth century. This work made a massive contribution to the development of the genre of mysticism. Although the Lottery is a short story, it contains an amazingly detailed and colorful description of the American hinterland. Even the author herself found it…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Shirley Jacksons story The Lottery was published in 1948 during the rebuilding of the world after World War II. Almost all the post-war period literature is, to one degree or another, devoted to understanding the consequences of what happened during 1939-1945. One of the cruelest and…

Table of Contents Summary Idyllic Premise Foreshadowing Theme: The Sacrificial Lamb Theme: The Inner Demons Theme: The Power of Tradition Human Nature Works Cited Summary Shirley Jacksons The Lottery is one of the most well-known and culturally significant short stories in the history of American literature. It provides an insightful and horrifying look at the…