The Lottery Questions on Fairness
The Lottery
Exploring the use of irony in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" and its impact on the story's themes and portrayal of...
Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" employs irony to highlight the story's themes and critique human nature and society. The contrast between the town's normalcy and the brutal ritual underscores the...
The Lottery
Why does Mrs. Hutchinson want to include Eva when Bill draws the unlucky lot in "The Lottery"? Is Tessie's feeling of...
Mrs. Hutchinson wants to include Eva in the lottery draw to reduce her own chances of drawing the unlucky lot, highlighting her instinct to protect herself. Tessie's feeling of unfairness stems from...
The Lottery
Was the lottery in "The Lottery" fair? Why did Tessie want to include Tom and Eva in the final drawing?
In "The Lottery," the drawing is fair in terms of randomness, as every family has an equal chance of being selected. However, the fairness of the ritual itself is questionable, as it involves stoning...
The Lottery
Is Tessie's fate in "The Lottery" reasonable or fair?
I find it reasonable and fair that Tessie was chosen for the lottery because she put her daughter at risk to save herself.