The Lottery Questions on Irony
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In "The Lottery," what is the symbolism behind names such as Delacroix, Graves, Summers, Warner, Bentham, Hutchinson,...
In "The Lottery," the names symbolize various themes and ideas. Mr. Summers represents irony, as his name suggests joy but is linked to a brutal event. Old Man Warner's name reflects his warnings...
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Mr. Summers' Role and Symbolism in "The Lottery"
In Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery," Mr. Summers is a central figure symbolizing tradition and authority. His name ironically suggests warmth and happiness, contrasting with his role in the deadly...
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Differences between the lottery in "The Lottery" and a typical lottery
The main difference between the lottery in "The Lottery" and a typical lottery is that the "winner" in Shirley Jackson's story is stoned to death, whereas winners of typical lotteries receive prizes....
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What word replaces "win" in "The Lottery," and why?
The word "win" is not used in this story. The reason is that it was a lottery and there was no winner.