The Lottery

In Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery," foreshadowing creates suspense by hinting at the story's dark conclusion. Early on, the children's collection of stones and the villagers' subdued demeanor suggest...

The part of the story "The Lottery" that foreshadows the essential nature of the lottery is when Mr. Martin and his son hesitate before choosing a slip of paper from the ominous black box. This...

In "The Lottery," signs of the town preparing for a stoning include children gathering stones early in the story, which they pile ominously in the square. The arrival of Mr. Summers with the black...