The Lottery by Shirley Jackson | Themes

Which IS NOT a possible THEME of the short story, "The Lottery."

• Tradition and ritual

• Banality

• Hope

• Conformity

Why don't the Villagers think their actions are wrong?

• A. They believe they are being forced to act violently.

• B. They believe their actions are justified because they are following traditions.

• C. They are following the orders of a power-hungry government.

True or False:  "Rituals" are different from a "traditions."

• True

• False

What supports the theme that anyone can succumb to the banality of evil? 

• Shirley Jackson, the author, enjoyed writing about horrific things like stoning people. 

• The author, Shirley Jackson, did not name the town or give a location of it. 

Define "indoctrination" according to the clip

• Something accepted as truth because it is backed by authority.

• In the process of earning a doctorate degree.

• Questionng what is deemed as the truth because of curious tendencies.

Which is the best synonym for "conformity"?

• Self-identify (being unique)

• Group identity (blending in with the crowd)

Who "wins" the lottery?

• A. Tessie Hutchinson

• B. Old Man Warner

• C. Bill Hutchinson

What do you think of the final statement "conformity kills" in terms of how it relates to the "the banality of evil"?