Shirley Jackson Homework Help

In "The Lottery," what is implied by the fact that the only villager to complain about the lottery's "fairness" and consequences is Tessie...

Posted by g420-63 March 25, 2013 at 6:13 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

How are the characters in "The Lottery" shown to be "typical folks?

Posted by khalidmq March 17, 2013 at 10:09 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

In "The Lottery," when mention is made of stopping the lottery, who insists on keeping the tradition alive, and why?

Posted by khalidmq March 17, 2013 at 10:08 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

1.Describe the significance of setting of the story.

Posted by wynton March 4, 2013 at 2:36 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

In Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery," what can you infer about the small town based on the following text?  “Soon the men began to gather,...

Posted by serenarox2 February 18, 2013 at 7:36 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

In what ways does Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle illustrate Feminism?

Posted by hinsani February 2, 2013 at 3:55 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

What is the preventing factor of the town simply giving up its tradition in Jackson's "The Lottery"? 

Posted by hemingwayr November 14, 2012 at 12:26 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

How would you describe the story's atmosphere at the beginning in light of the story's ending?

Posted by leigh153 November 3, 2012 at 4:12 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

What is the significance of the point that Jackson is trying to make by using an unnamed setting?

Posted by s-james14 October 8, 2012 at 12:51 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

What do you think this story is saying about crime and criminals?

Posted by jess405 October 5, 2012 at 2:12 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

Assess the story's feelings left on the reader.

Posted by appryl90 September 27, 2012 at 5:19 AM via web. 2 educator answers. »

Identify an example from the short story that shows when people don't follow their own moral code they leave themselves open to the consequences.

Posted by trustme September 25, 2012 at 1:42 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

Do you think it was right for the youth in this story to have been forced to participate in the event?

Posted by grace91 September 24, 2012 at 9:47 AM via web. 2 educator answers. »

Assess the effectiveness of the use of violence in the story.

Posted by appryl90 September 23, 2012 at 11:33 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

Tessie Hutchinson's family participated in the execution in "The Lottery." What do you think the author is attempting to say?

Posted by humnameer September 20, 2012 at 6:30 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

Given Old Man Warner's thoughts, what mentality accounts for the continuation of the lottery tradition?

Posted by malot September 16, 2012 at 9:39 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

Discuss if there is a developing character in the Jackson's "The Lottery."

Posted by thiasaur August 2, 2012 at 12:10 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

What issues does Shirley Jackson raise in "The Lottery?"

Posted by randallaface June 28, 2012 at 8:09 AM via web. 2 educator answers. »

Is Miss Strangeworth's attitude toward her neighbours common in our society today?

Posted by dksyd June 7, 2012 at 12:57 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

Questions and answers to help me understand the book ?I need from 40-50 questions & answers about specific stuff in the book I have a big...

Posted by claudii97 March 1, 2012 at 7:30 AM via web. Be the first to answer. »

Who is the intended audience of "The Possibility of Evil?"

Posted by hollycheck November 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

What literary techniques are used in Shirley Jackson's "The Morning of June 28, 1948?"

Posted by vickyj October 12, 2011 at 4:36 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

I have a book by Shirley Jackson inscribed "For Ann and Bern with warmest affection. Shirley, September 1962." Please help me identify the...

Posted by thallman April 10, 2011 at 12:18 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

What is the setting and place in the short story "after you my dear Alphonse?" by shirley jackson

Posted by homegurlz March 10, 2011 at 11:28 AM via web. Be the first to answer. »

Did Shirley Jackson practice witchcraft?

Posted by starrynights490 May 6, 2010 at 4:17 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

What is the meaning of the story "The Lottery" and is that meaning still relevant today?

Posted by razzledazzle12 January 28, 2009 at 8:23 AM via web. 2 educator answers. »