Questions:
Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery."
Literary club plans to discuss symbolism in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery."
Assignment: Prepare yourself for a discussion with others.
Explain what you think is the symbolic purpose of this story: for society.
Choose one character from the story that seems to symbolize something special for you and explain why in terms of the character's:
- background information
- dress
- speech/dialogue
- actions
List and explain 2-3 other symbols you think are important to the outcome of the story.
Explain why there may be different interpretations by readers.