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Style & Theme in “The Lottery”

Style & Theme in “The Lottery”. Violence and cruelty. One of the major themes in “The Lottery” is the violent barbaric ritual committed by the community Jackson enhances the emotional impact by creating a civilized and peaceful community for most of the story

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Style & Theme in “The Lottery”

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  1. Style & Theme in “The Lottery”

  2. Violence and cruelty • One of the major themes in “The Lottery” is the violent barbaric ritual committed by the community • Jackson enhances the emotional impact by creating a civilized and peaceful community for most of the story • This suggests that horrifying acts can take place anywhere at anytime • The community refuse to stand as individuals and instead unquestioningly take part in the horrible stoning of village members

  3. Customs and traditions • Concerns about blindly following tradition and the negative consequences that may follow • Can you think of any out of date rituals, customs or traditions? • Jackson highlights this theme through the symbol of the black box-so worn, and old. One villager comments that other villages have done away with the lottery.

  4. Setting • The setting takes place on a sunny June morning in the village square of a town of about 300. • The setting is described as peaceful, tranquil, children playing and adults chatting (normal routine) • This normal/happy setting is a stark CONTRAST to the brutal reality of the day • Few clues are given as to a specific time but this emphasizes that brutality and violence can take place anywhere

  5. Point of View • The story is told in a detached objective point of view • The narrator does not participate in the story • The tone of objective point of view allows the story to be told without emotion and emphasizes the barbaric act

  6. Symbolism • June 27th is near the summer solstice (many prehistoric rituals took place then) • Black box • Names? “Summers” could represent joviality, “Graves”= tragedy, “Delacroix”= of the cross (reference to Jesus).

  7. Irony • Situation. The setting contrasted with the violent act of the ritual • Characters’ reactions “it’s not fair.” • Narrative style-it is objective but it meant to elicit emotions from the reader. • A lottery is generally positive (you win something).

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