The Lottery

The Lottery

Shirley Jackson's “The Lottery” uses strong themes, motifs and symbols to depict the flaws of a society and how people continue to suffer on account of it. The theme reflects on the ills of a society and the dangers that the people are exposed to as a result of blindly following evil traditions (Hattenhauer, 2003). The plot assumes a contemporary setting. While outlining the cruel principles of the society, the plot also centers on the feminist ideas of how the women are being suppressed in a pastoral society. As the plot unfolds, the women are shown to be more ...