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    Aldwin J. Taño Mrs. Erencio IV.Copernicus Reaction Paper [pic] by Shirley Jackson The short story “The Lottery” was indeed a good‚ thrilling and bothering story by Shirley Jackson. Honestly‚ after reading the story‚ my first reaction was “oh my!” I did not expect that the lottery was a misfortune to someone who will win. The ending of the story was a surprise. Usually when you saw the word “lottery‚" the first thing that goes into your mind is “money.” But I was shocked with the

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    dominant theme in “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson is the threats that come along with following traditions. The people of the village follow a tradition that has been going on for as long as they can remember because they rely on the fact that it will stop them from going back to their primitive ways. At first the tradition of partaking in the lottery does not seem so bad seeing as how it’s true nature is not revealed till the end. However‚ it is then revealed that the lottery is one unlucky villager

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     Jefferson had a plan to change the way that the Natives were‚ to make  them more American. Jackson was obsessed with taking land from the Natives and hating  them. Jackson led to the Natives to the their land‚ promising the Cherokees friendship‚  deceiving them. Americans have been hiding the true Jackson from the textbooks‚ making  him look like a hero‚ when he was nothing but a scumbag. Jackson was someone who‚ once  he had a little‚ he wanted more. Jackson wasn’t the only asshole like this‚ Lewis Cass was  another one like him

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    the reasons people are so attracted to dystopian literature; they’re fascinated by the terrible things these characters face. One of the most popular short stories is “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson. The story is about a small community that holds an annual lottery. The story starts off in such a bright and happy tone. Jackson writes‚ “The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny‚ with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green.” By

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    September 2014 The Blinding Power Of Society Blindly following tradition is something to fear in today’s society. Shirley Jackson’s short story‚ “The Lottery‚” is an ideal representation of this theme because a citizen of their village is sacrificed each year to be the lottery’s “winner‚” and that winner is stoned to death. Comparably‚ in Suzanne Collins’ film The Hunger Games‚ a similar lottery is drawn each year where 24 citizens of Panem must fight to the death to achieve the country’s “winner.” The

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    building was destroyed (Achebe 11). All the actions depicted here were desperate moves to save and conserve the culture‚ the main identity. In Jackson’s texts‚ “The Lottery”‚ there was a situation that was observed during the whole story. It was the lottery. Meanwhile‚ there were dances‚ Halloween program and teens clubs in lottery. The lottery was conducted by Mr. Summer. There was black box at the square dance placed on stool and Mr. Summer suggested citizens to make a new one. However people hesitated

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    The Lottery is a short story written by Shirley Jackson. In the story‚ its use multiple symbol. According to the story‚” the black box grew shabbier each year…” (1). When you think of black‚ you think about evil or death. So‚ the black box can be a symbol between life or death for each and every person. Another quote state‚ “it had a black spot on it…” (6). The black spot on the paper can show a symbol for the family been marked for death. Also‚ when you pull a piece of paper out the box its can

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    “The Lottery” is a short story written by Shirley Jackson. The author states that some traditions are irrelevant. In this story‚ a tradition becomes irrelevant because it causes manipulation‚ cruelty‚ and death. The lottery is a form of manipulation because it controls the villagers. The villagers are being manipulated because of the lottery tradition to kill the person who chooses the paper with the spot. For example‚ in the story‚ the lottery is influencing the villagers to kill Tessie with stones

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    Andrew Jackson DBQ How Democratic Was Andrew Jackson? Background: Background is not limited to Jackson’s life. How did the first 6 Presidents utilize Presidential Power? Highlight each President with respect to their approach to the office and the decisions they made when in office. Mr. Gurczeski’s "Model" Notes Andrew Jackson DBQ 1 2 3 6 4 5 Jackson wins the Presidency. 1) What is a Presidential Elector? 8/8 11/12 2) What is more democratic

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    religion‚ language‚ lifestyle‚ food‚ art and culture. Tradition is a fundamental factor for an individual because it helps shape their view on the world (regardless of whether their tradition is positive or negative). In the short story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson it explains how people could blindly follow tradition without questions because it’s ingrained in

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