His name brings a grim reality to the lottery once the reader finds out what the winner receives. On the other hand, Mr. Summers has a delightful name, which also matches his description as "a round-faced, jovial man" (715). Mr. Summers is the mayor of the town and also runs the most successful business?the coal company...
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When one thinks of summer one generally thinks of pleasantness and happiness. His name is ironic because his job is essentially in contrast to these thoughts. He is in charge of the random killing of a villager, which hardly seems pleasant. As the plot progress some of the characters make ironic statements...
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Irony in "The Lottery" His name brings a grim reality to the lottery once the reader finds out what the winner receives. On the other hand, Mr. Summers has a delightful name, which also matches his description as "a round-faced, jovial man" (715)...	3 / 634
Explication of Theme in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" It also suggests that the villagers show no mercy for her and continue on with the stoning until she was killed. Jackson's "The Lottery," demonstrates how violent some traditions may be...	2 / 358
The Lottery As An Allegory Warner says this after Mr. Adams speaks of a neighboring village who has given up the lottery. The objects depicted in the story are another good representation of the death associated with the lottery...	3 / 562
The Lottery Irony: The irony is found in the title. For many, a lottery is associated with the small chances of gaining a great reward. One would think that they would want to win the lottery...	2 / 367