What is the conflict of the lottery by shirley Jackson?

Answer 1

The story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson was greatly influenced by events that were happening during World War II. Themes paralleled each other. Seemingly civilized people who could resort to the ultimate in cruelty and depravity. The short story also focuses on the importance of tradition when implementing cruel and violent events.

Answer 2

well I'm not sure what exactly you're asking but i'd talk about the idea of "mob mentality". the community was unaffected by the lottery because they figured it would not happen to them. when a group is a mob, morals go out the window because each person is hidden by the group.

Answer 3

The conflict of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson is primarily man vs. society. The villagers blindly adhere to a cruel tradition of stoning one of their own each year, highlighting the dangers of blindly following tradition and the dark side of human nature.

Answer 4

The theme of The Lottery by Shirley Jackson includes rituals and traditions that are followed blindly. Other themes include hypocrisy and family.

Answer 5

the conflict of the story, i when they pick at of the box

Answer 6

The story takes place in a small, I would say Southern-aligned town in the early-mid 1900's.