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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson: Characters

Posted on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 by JL Admin

Mr. Adams  Mr. Adams is one of the men of the village. While he seems to be one of the few who questions the lottery when he mentions that another village is thinking about giving up the ritual, he stands at the front of the crowd when the stoning of Tessie begins.  Mrs. Adams  Along…

The Lottery by Shirley Jackson: Summary

Posted on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 by JL Admin

“The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson opens on a warm June day in a town of about 300 people and describes an annual event in the town, a tradition that is apparently widespread among surrounding villages as well. Children arrive in the town square first and engage in “boisterous play.” Some of the boys create a…

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