Thesis For The Lottery By Shirley Jackson

The word “Lottery” is associated with something fun or a billionaire. Many people buy a lottery ticket for their dreams. However, in this story, the author does not give a happy dream to readers. After reading the story, readers feel awkward and disgusting as if they have had a nightmare. Shirley Jackson is one of the most famous authors of the twentieth century. "The Lottery”, published in 1948, was immensely controversial in that era because the author exactly points to the dark side of human nature. Through the story, the author shows a fear of the crowds by using characters to present particular emotions in a group, symbolizing objects to link with the death, and participating the readers in the cruel event. Although the black box may