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What group of people are in charge in the town in the lottery?
In Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery," the town is governed by a group of local officials and community leaders, who uphold the tradition of the lottery. The men in the town, including the postmaster and the blacksmith, play key roles in organizing the event, reflecting the patriarchal structure of the community. The lottery itself is a ritualistic event that the townspeople collectively participate in, indicating a broader societal conformity to tradition and authority.
Where is the setting of the story the lottery?
The setting of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson is a small, fictional town in rural America. The time period is not explicitly mentioned, giving the story a timeless quality.
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 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
What can you say about the people of town in the story the lottery?
the people was serious, hard workers and smart
What is the short story where people are killed in tunnel for population control?
The short story you are referring to is likely "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. In the story, a small town holds an annual lottery where the "winner" is stoned to death as a form of ritualistic population control.
Who is the protangonist in the lottery?
the town
Who are the characters in 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson?
The main characters in "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson are Mr. Summers, Old Man Warner, Tessie Hutchinson, Bill Hutchinson, and the townspeople. The story follows the tradition of a small town's annual lottery, where one person is chosen to be stoned to death as a form of sacrifice.
How does your understanding of the pile of stones change over the course of the story the lottery?
In "The Lottery," the pile of stones initially appears harmless as the children play with them, but by the end of the story, they are revealed to be the instruments used for stoning Tessie Hutchinson to death in the lottery ritual. The change in perception of the pile of stones reflects the shift from innocence to the dark reality of the town's barbaric tradition.
Where is the lottery Pokemon emerald?
In Lilycove town
Would theme be the main idea of a story?
No. The main idea would be more of the plot structure where theme is the meaning, lesson or moral that the story is trying to convey. The main idea of The Lottery is the town has a tradition of getting together once a year and stoning to death a random member. The theme of The Lottery is human beings have a tendency to retain traditions solely for the sake of conservatism.
What is the purpose of the lottery for the town?
The purpose of The Lottery is to ensure enough rain to have a good corn crop the following June.
