“Lottery”
“Lottery” . Shirley Jackson. Review. Why are the townspeople holding the lottery? Why don't they stop? Please find two specific examples of foreshadowing in the story Please explain the symbolism of the black box in the story.
“Lottery”
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“Lottery” Shirley Jackson
Review • Why are the townspeople holding the lottery? Why don't they stop? • Please find two specific examples of foreshadowing in the story • Please explain the symbolism of the black box in the story. • Pick two of the character names and discuss what meaning their names add to the story. • Who “wins”?
More Discussion • What is the author’s message in the story? • Sacrifice rituals operate on the principle of "scapegoating," which is basically blaming others in order to feel better, are there any examples in our current society of using scapegoats? • What was your reaction to the end of the story and why? Was the story predictable? Explain.
Creating Suspense • What is your impression of this story? Is it scary to you? What does it remind you of? • What techniques does the writer employ to add meaning to the story?
Creating Suspense • Find a specific place in the story where Jackson withholds knowledge from the reader to increase suspense. • Make a list of ways that writers and movie directors can create suspense, make things creepy, or create a sinister mood.
