... alerts us to the season of the summer solstice with all its overtones of ancient ritual," (102). Jackson's description of the setting supports the theme of the story by showing how mankind is capable of cruel acts regardless of their environment. Symbolism in the story also supports the theme of "The Lottery". The very names of the characters in the story are laden with meaning. The names of Summers, Graves, Warner, Delacroix and Hutchinson hint at the true nature of the characters. Mrs. Delacroix's name means of the cross in Latin; therefore ... child's safety. The symbolism found in t...

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• Grade Level: High School

... specific and clear meaning to her arrival, but the fact that the laughter is soft indicates that there is something amiss. Even after her arrival the dreariness continues. The names are read, apparently monotonously, and the reference to Old Man Warner is just another reminder of dullness, since old is often related with dull. The setting also shows how the outcome of dangerous behavior due ... they broke into boisterous play" (268). Maybe the truly dedicated will feel this way, but I know that I am relieved when the school year is over. This shows that something is wrong, and the lotte...

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• Grade Level: High School

... alerts us to the season of the summer solstice with all its overtones of ancient ritual" (102). Jackson's description of the setting supports the theme of the story by showing how mankind is capable of cruel acts regardless of their environment. Symbolism in the story also supports the theme of "The Lottery". The very names of the characters in the story are laden with meaning. The names of Summers, Graves, Warner, Delacroix and Hutchinson hint at the true nature of the characters. Mrs. Delacroix's name means of the cross in Latin; therefore ... child's safety. The symbolism found in th...

• Word Count: 837
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School