Analysis and Themes of The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

Mr Summers spoke frequently to the villagers about making a new box, but no The Black Box Symbol Timeline in The Lottery The timeline below shows

Analysis and Themes of The Lottery by Shirley Jackson In the story, Jackson introduces characters whose names are very symbolic to the story The ultimately foreshadow the climax of the story There is Mr Summers

Mr Summers spoke frequently to the villagers about making a new box, but no The Black Box Symbol Timeline in The Lottery The timeline below shows

mr vegas slot There is never a moment when anyone from Mr Summers on down expresses sorrow nor sympathy to Tessie, either Not only is the relief among the

Summers is presented as a respected and organized figure in the small town, responsible for conducting the annual lottery He is described as

mr summers the lottery Summers and Mr Graves made up the slips of paper and put them in the box Mr Graves is found to symbolize death In other words

By directing proceedings during the lottery, he becomes a symbol for what is to ensue: the death of an innocent individual One person is stoned