The Lottery Themes

In the second paragraph of the story, the children are gathering stones for what seems to be a game. At the end of the story, we learn WHY they were gathering stones. What literary device does this this exemplify?

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Personification

• Diction

Themes of the story include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Normalcy of Evil

• Tradition & Ritual

• Conformity

• Follow the rules or else bad things will happen.

Overall, the conflict in "The Lottery" is....

• Characters Vs. Self

• Character Vs. Character

• Character Vs. Fate

• Character Vs. Society

How does the detail "and someone gave little Davey Hutchinson a few pebbles" contribute to the text?

• It shows that Davey is pure evil.

• it shows that everyone participates in the lottery, even children.

• It shows that he loves his mother.

• It shows that he wants to help his mother.

What is one main theme of "The Lottery"

• Sometimes doing things they way you've always done it, isn't best. 

• Lotteries are always in the best interests of everyone involved

• Sticks and stone may break my bones, but lotteries will never hurt me

• Some things are necessary for the good of a group.

Which human trait does Shirley Jackson seem to criticize in "The Lottery"?

• Arrogance

• Innocence

• Conformity

• Greed

What is one of the main themes of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson?

• The importance of family

• The danger of blindly following tradition

• The power of love

• The beauty of nature

What does the lottery itself symbolize in the story?

• A fair and just society

• The randomness of fate and the cruelty of tradition

• The triumph of good over evil

• The power of democracy

Discuss how the author uses irony to enhance the story's themes.

• The irony lies in the lottery being a positive event.

• The irony is in the townspeople's joy at the lottery's outcome.

• The irony is in the normalcy of the setting compared with the horrific tradition.

• The irony is in the lottery's ability to bring wealth to the winner.

In "The Lottery," what does the black box symbolize?

• Hope and renewal

• Tradition and resistance to change

• Wealth and prosperity

• Freedom and independence