Lottery
In “The Lottery”, Shirley Jackson speaks about tradition in a small town in which many have been lost over the years. ... Along with the box changing many people’s views on The Lottery, it also lets the town’s people stand strong by themselves. “The Lottery” uses symbolism and irony to foreshadow death. There is an air of nervousness about the event as the towns’ people gather in the town square for the lottery. ... All of the towns’ people are looking forward to the Lottery, even though they know the big day will end in death. ... Jackson uses an abundance of foreshadowing, which indicates to a degree what is about to happen to the winner of the lottery. There is at least one indicator within each individual paragraph, which lets the reader know that the lottery is disturbing, and that the people of the town are not looking forward to its commencement. ... ” The Lottery takes place on a clear, sunny, June day. ... The physical appearance of the box suggests that it is not only the black box that needs to be replaced, but also the tradition of the lottery.