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The villagers in some unnamed town, in some unnamed time, all gather in the village square. They are apparently going to participate in a lottery drawing, and the procedure is described in detail. But what the drawing is for is never mentioned, only that it has been held regularly for many years. It is not until the completion of the drawing that we discover what the lottery is for. When the head of one family is revealed to have the single marked ticket, a second drawing is held for the five members of his family. In this drawing, the ticket "with the black dot" is drawn by a woman named Tessie, who is likely his wife, and the villagers begin to stone her to death.
The lottery is apparently a means to reduce the population, perhaps because the population would otherwise outgrow their space for living, or outgrow their food supply.
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The style of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson is best described as realistic and straightforward. Jackson creates a sense of normalcy in the small town setting before abruptly revealing the shocking and violent truth behind the lottery ritual. The story's matter-of-fact tone adds to its chilling impact on the reader.
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โ 13y agoIt is fantasy and considers the possibility of a society- and not in shipwreck situations, still practiced human sacrifice. it is a sad and sordid tale by one Shirley Jackson.
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โ 12y agoThe climax is when Bill Hutchinson unfolds his piece of paper, revealing a blank piece and then realizing Tessie is the one to be stoned.
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โ 13y agoThe villagers stoning Tessie Hutchinson.
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Which member of the family wins the family of the lottery by shirley Jackson?
In Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery," it is Tessie Hutchinson who wins the lottery in their small village. However, winning the lottery in this story has a dark and tragic consequence.
In the short story Lottery. What does the saying Lottery in June corn be heavy soon hint at?
loterry in june corn be heavy soon
Ex of short story?
"A&P" "The Lottery" "The Gift of the Magi" "Cathedral" "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"
How many copies of The Lottery was sold?
The 'lottery' is not a book. It was a short story that was published in the New Yorker magazine. It has been anthologized but never on its own.
Who is harry Jones the lottery by shirley Jackson?
There is no character named Harry Jones in the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. The story focuses on a town's annual ritual where one person is selected by lottery to be stoned to death. The protagonist, Tessie Hutchinson, becomes the unfortunate winner of the lottery.
What does the lottery ticket symbolize in the story the lottery ticket?
What does the lottery ticket in the story symbolize
What does the lottery ticket symbolize in the short story The Lottery Ticket?
The lottery ticket in the short story "The Lottery Ticket" by Anton Chekhov symbolizes the potential of wealth to change relationships and reveal underlying feelings of greed and envy between the husband and wife. It serves as a catalyst for the characters to confront their true values and desires. Ultimately, the ticket challenges the couple's relationship and exposes the fragility of their happiness.
What is that movie called about stoning in an American town I saw it in the 80's. It's based on a short story.?
The Lottery
Differences between the movie and short story of the lottery?
in the movie after Tessie gets stone to death her friendship comes up to her and rapes her and in the the story that dozen't happen.
In the short story the lottery what line does tessie repeat over and over again that makes her a hypocrite?
In the short story "The Lottery," Tessie Hutchinson repeatedly says, "It isn't fair." This shows her hypocrisy because she initially agrees with the lottery process and finds no issue with it until she becomes the chosen victim. This line highlights her selfishness and lack of concern for fairness until it directly affects her.
What is the difference between the short story 'The Lottery' and the film version?
In the movie after the women gets stoned to death her friendship comes up to her and rapes her. In the story that doesn't happen.
Where is the setting of 'the lottery ticket' by Anton Chekhov?
the banker's house and the lawyers building
