"The Lottery" Review

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What is the central idea of 'The Lottery'?

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It can be dangerous to blindly follow traditions and conform to society's expectations.

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What does the black box symbolize in 'The Lottery'?

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

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How does the tone of 'The Lottery' shift?

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The tone shifts dramatically between paragraphs 9 and 10, moving from a festive atmosphere to one of tension and fear.

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What is the significance of the lottery tradition in the story?

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The lottery tradition represents the dangers of conformity and the potential for violence in society.

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Why does Tessie want Eva to draw with the Hutchinsons?

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Tessie would have preferred Eva's husband Don or Eva to have been the ones to receive slips of paper with black marks on them.

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What does the villagers' behavior during the lottery reveal about their feelings?

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The villagers feel nervous and anxious, as illustrated by men holding the small folded papers and turning them over nervously.

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What role does Mr. Summers play in the lottery?

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Mr. Summers is the official of the lottery, overseeing the process and ensuring that the tradition is followed.

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What does the phrase 'the rest of the year, the box was put away' imply?

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It implies that the lottery is a tradition that is not constantly in the villagers' minds, highlighting the disconnect between their daily lives and the violence of the lottery.

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

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Foreshadowing is used through the villagers' casual conversations and the children's gathering of stones, hinting at the violent outcome.

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What is the significance of the setting in 'The Lottery'?

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The setting, a small village, contrasts the normalcy of everyday life with the horrific act of the lottery, emphasizing the theme of hidden violence.