What is a Lottery?
A lottery is a gambling game in which tickets are sold for a chance to win a prize. It is one of many games that depend on chance. People often consider it more likely to win the lottery than to be hit by space debris. However, the lottery’s odds are based on randomness and cannot be improved by practice or strategy.
In the 17th century, lotteries were popular in the Low Countries to raise money for a variety of public projects. They were also used to supplement tax revenues, generating what is sometimes called a “sin tax” by dissuading behavior that was deemed socially damaging.
The Lottery
Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery” takes place in a remote American village and explores the human tendency to uphold traditions without fully understanding their origins or implications. Through her use of characterization and foreshadowing, Jackson creates a sense of dread and suspense that ultimately leads to the story’s shocking conclusion. The ritual of the lottery serves as a symbol of blind conformity, and Jackson’s exploration of this theme is a thought-provoking examination of the dangers of irrational mob mentality. Despite its dark and disturbing theme, Jackson’s simple writing style makes the story an enduringly relevant piece of fiction.
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