... ominous answers to all those foreshadowing hints. When the black box is brought in, it's said to be a tradition that "no one liked to upset." The "villagers kept their distance" from the black box, as though they feared it. Also, when the black box is brought in, the mood and atmosphere of the residents noticeably changes. A "murmur of conversation" rolls through the crowd, and when the lottery official asks for help carrying ... Joe Summers; it emphasizes the surface tone of the piece and underscores the ultimate irony. Mr. Graves - the postmaster and the assistant to Mr. Summers in th...

• Word Count: 926
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... society most people celebrate Christmas solely for the exchange of presents; the true meaning of Christmas is disappearing in people's minds. Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" focuses on tradition, exposing to the reader that the meaning of many traditions nowadays may have been lost. "The Lottery" is filled with irony, symbolism, and foreshadowing. Through these techniques, Jackson reveals the true intentions of the story. Jackson sets "The Lottery" in a small village where it is "clear and ... sunny." Immediately, the reader has been set up for a surprise. The "warmth of a full ... ...

• Word Count: 607
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... society most people celebrate Christmas solely for the exchange of presents; the true meaning of Christmas is disappearing in people's minds. Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" focuses on tradition, exposing to the reader that the meaning of many traditions nowadays may have been lost. "The Lottery" is filled with irony, symbolism, and foreshadowing. Through these techniques, Jackson reveals the true intentions of the story. Jackson sets "The Lottery" in a small village where it is "clear and ... sunny." Immediately, the reader has been set up for a surprise. The "warmth of a full ... ...

• Word Count: 564
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School