Shirley Jackson

Shirley Jackson Questions and Answers

What is the theme of The Bus by Shirley Jackson?

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What is the author's tone in the short story "The Witch" by Shirley Jackson?

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Describe tone in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" and "The Possibility of Evil."

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Compare and contrast "The Lottery" and "The Possibility of Evil."

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Why has Shirley Jackson chosen common people for her characters?

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Compare and contrast "The Possibility of Evil" and "Charles" by Shirley Jackson.

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

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How does the salesgirl feel when a customer criticizes her in "Mrs. Melville Makes a Purchase"?

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

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Identify significant differences between "The Lottery" and "The Possibility of Evil." 

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Did Shirley Jackson practice witchcraft?

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