Summary Of The Lottery By Shirley Jackson

Shirley Jackson’s Short Stories The purpose of this current paper is to examine the general writing style that was presented in the scant critical attention and gradual shifts in themes by Shirley Jackson. Drawing illustrations from four short stories in her diverse literary work portfolio, the paper attempts to highlight the thematic unity or discord in the style, plot and execution of the writings by Jackson. Besides, the paper analyses the adaptations of the works by this author through the presence of her literary style in the diverse presentation of logic and narrations. Indeed, the contemporary scope of the works by Shirley Jackson reflect the significant influence that this author had not only in the historic literary world, but also
This story begins on a warm 27th June, where Mr. Summers officiates a lottery in which villagers had gathered to participate (Jackson, p.2). The children are the first to arrive, where they begin collecting stones while awaiting their parents. The day is typical in the small town portrayed as idle by Jackson. The head of the households were then called upon by Mr. Summers to each select a paper slip. The officiator then allows each of them to open the chosen paper to identify the person who had been selected. Today, it was the lucky day of Bill Hutchinson, whose wife is pictured arriving late and indulging Mrs. Delacroix in an informal
This story introduces Miss Adela Strangeworth, who considers herself the town matriarch (Jackson, p.6). She anonymously sends letters with mean-spirited truths with the aim of discovering the fright of evil in the townsfolk. She (Miss Strangeworth) has lived for over 70 years in this same small town, and as such, considers herself the guardian who is tasked with spotting the potential evil in others. This is depicted when she wrongfully exposes a teenager who, according to her belief, was having sexual relations with his