Prep Notes for The Lottery by Shirley Jackson ... I

Prep Notes for short story: The Lottery by Shirley Jackson This story is used in different aspects for review study. Reading comprehension, which is, “understanding” what you read and what the author is trying to tell you. We use this story to discuss writing development. If you need practice writing or need to go over your writing skills, check out our writing classes. Why do you think she wrote this story? What was she trying to tell us? What about tradition? The responsibility of leading, a group, a nation, … etc… Think of examples of traditions; both good and bad. What hints did Shirley Jackson give us in the story to make us feel that this tradition might change? What was the purpose of the setting? Following: examples – blue eyes, brown eyes, Hitler, the experiment with people listening to authority, do they have freedom, liberty? Africa – tradition of circumcision of women. What’s the main idea of the story? Can you come up with more than one theme? www.adulthomestudy.com Toll-free 1 888 789-3888