... be. There are the ordinary authors that grasp a reader's undivided attention using a new idea or concept, but in fact, the truly gifted author is one who is able to use a reoccurring theme, yet manage to grasp the reader's attention once more. Anton Chekhov has established himself as a true author, or teacher perhaps. In "The Lottery Ticket", he presents us with a life lesson ... step through all the reasons why. With the use of classical literary devices, Chekhov has given new meaning to the word moral. Using various writing Medias to present the universal theme of greed, his most effe...

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