A Summary and Analysis of Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery'

There are several themes in “The Lottery,” but the most prominent theme is the danger of blind tradition The villagers do not question the

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theme in the lottery Violence is a major theme in The Lottery While the stoning is a cruel and brutal act, Jackson enhances its emotional impact by setting the story in a

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