Reading and Discussion Questions on Shirley Jackson's The Lottery

Listen to the only recording of Shirley Jackson's voice—as she reads the lottery short story short stories The Daemon Lover The Lottery We were unable to load Disqus If you are a moderator please see our troubleshooting guide Close the emirate slot Early in the short story, Jackson discusses how the children are gathering for this lottery She says that “The children assembled first, of

themed slot machines Winning the lottery is conventionally a joyous occasion, and the author Shirley Jackson wants you to think the same as the book opens innocently