Explication of Theme in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery"

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Margaret P

 

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June 15, 2016

 

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"The people had done is so many times... they only half listened to the directions" suggests that the people of the village have played the lottery so many times that they only half listened to the directions. Jackson also suggests that the people of the village are anxious to take part in their annual tradition...
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"Most... were quiet, wetting their lips, not looking around." Another theme within this story is treason. ""It isn't fair, it isn't right,"" (969). This suggests that Tessie Hutchinson has become rebellious toward the tradition she grew up with. "it isn't right," suggests that Hutchinson believes the lottery is wrong...
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