The Lottery Comparative Analysis Questions
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How are scapegoats symbolically used in "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" and "The Lottery"?
In both stories, the idea of the scapegoat is a powerful argument. It forms the basis of both stories. In both stories, the community needs the scapegoat in order for it to survive. In Jackson's...
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What societal commentary do the authors of "The Lottery" and The Hunger Games make?
Both "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins critique societal tendencies towards violence and adherence to outdated traditions. In The Hunger Games, the Capitol's...