"The Lottery" Review

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What is the main theme of 'The Lottery'?

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The main theme of 'The Lottery' is that it can be dangerous to blindly follow traditions and conform to society's expectations.

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What does the black box symbolize in 'The Lottery'?

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The black box symbolizes the tradition of the lottery and the villagers' reluctance to change or question it.

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How do the villagers feel about the lottery tradition?

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The villagers dislike the lottery tradition and prefer to ignore discussions about it when they can.

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What is the mood in the beginning of 'The Lottery'?

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The mood in paragraphs 1-2 is cheerful.

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What evidence shows the villagers' nervousness during the lottery?

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The evidence that shows the villagers' nervousness is that 'By now, all through the crowd, there were men holding the small folded papers in their large hand, turning them over and over nervously.'

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What does the term 'mood' refer to in literature?

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Mood is defined as how the reader feels while reading the text.

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What does the lottery tradition reveal about the villagers' values?

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The lottery tradition reveals that the villagers value tradition over individual conscience and morality.

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What is an example of a tradition that is followed without question in 'The Lottery'?

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An example of a tradition followed without question is the lottery itself, where villagers participate without questioning its morality.

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How does Jackson describe the black box?

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Jackson describes the black box as old and worn, symbolizing the outdated tradition of the lottery.

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What does the quote about the box being put away in different places suggest?

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The quote suggests that not every part of the lottery is regulated and that the box is treated with a lack of care.