"The Lottery" Review Flashcard

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What is the main purpose of slowing down the pace in 'The Lottery'?

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To build suspense.

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What is an example of foreshadowing in 'The Lottery'?

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The children picking up stones at the start of the story.

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What human trait does Shirley Jackson criticize in 'The Lottery'?

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Conformity.

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Define 'ritual'.

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A ceremony or set of acts always performed in the same way.

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Why does Mrs. Hutchinson say that the lottery drawing is unfair?

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She knows the result of the lottery is bad.

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What is the significance of the lottery in the village?

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It represents tradition and conformity, despite its violent outcome.

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How does Shirley Jackson use symbolism in 'The Lottery'?

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The black box symbolizes tradition and the villagers' reluctance to change.

Front

What role do the children play in 'The Lottery'?

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They participate in the ritual, highlighting the cycle of violence and tradition.

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What is the outcome of the lottery?

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The 'winner' is stoned to death by the villagers.

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How does the setting contribute to the story's themes?

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The idyllic village setting contrasts sharply with the brutal outcome of the lottery.