A study of the theme and plot in Shirley Jackson's short story The

Essay Description: This essay will examine the three major themes in The Lottery, which are

Treating brutality and inhumanity as inexplicable facts absolves Jackson from having to understand both the reasons that such rituals emerge in

themed slot machines As exemplified most clearly by The Lottery, Jackson's vision of horror is not limited to haunted houses or exotic locations On the contrary,

theme in the lottery This story brings up several important themes for students to discuss, including the dangers of blindly following tradition, mob mentality, and the inversion of