Shirley Jackson: Themes & Symbols in The Lottery and Other Works

Without the imagery there to set the mood, we would have a harder time understanding what the characters are feeling and thinking Without the characters'

Every year, after the lottery, Mr Summers began talking again The mood of the love feast had returned She threw back the lid of

the cup slot How does this mood change? Discuss the major characters, such as Mrs Hutchinson and Mr Summers Can you see and hear the people in the story? Do they

the az lottery The general mood appears relaxed and calm, as if this was any other day during the year Summer-time feel; care-free; children acting jovially There are clues