Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery”
Shirley Jackson’s "The Lottery" (It ain't no Megabucks)
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What are the significant details?
WHh are the major Characters?
What is the setting?
When does this story take place?
This story is an example of an allegory:
Allegory: A series of symbols that stand for something else.
What do you think The Lottery an allegory for?
In-class writing assignment: What are some routines that you are aware of in your day-to-day, or year-to-year life? Why do we have these routines? Why might they be good?
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hi im a grade 12 student and i am currently studying the lottery as part of my english class. i was wondering what are the formalistic, feminist, psychological, archetypal, formalistic,historical and biographical approaches throught the lottery, perhaps you could help me out?
Hi kt2635:
Thank you for the question. Right now, I only have time to post the info that is already here. But stay tuned, as new information will be posted from time to time.
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