The Lottery: A Sinister Yet Surreal Representation of Human Weakness and Hypocrisy

American writer and novelist Shirley Jackson is popular because of its unique mystery and fear. Her imaginary short story "Lottery" is mere human weakness and hypocrisy sin, but it is a surrealist. She consistently uses humorous words to explain malicious behavior, "punching" for the reader, in particular the ultimate revelation of the obvious winner's fate makes people feel "stomach illness" can do. Jackson brings out the effects of the mysterious horror story to the maximum with potential information, using carefully adjusted language, vivid images for graphic dramas, and elaborate characters.

The character of Tess Hutchinson is also very important. She shows weakness of hypocrisy and humanity. She made a brave front line and pretended not to care about the lottery (late, forget the date), Mrs Hutchinson protested the lottery when the family was in danger of extinction People. Ironically, she complained "This is not fair!" (216). But so far, Tess has agreed to continue the lottery, she knows terrible results. When she first arrived at the event she did not question the fairness of the lottery. Until her and her family got noticed, she had no problem. Then she turned upside down her own position and began to blame the lottery process as unjust because her and her family were at risk. Her statement on the fairness of the lottery was ironical as Tess did not think that the lottery was unfair before his family was elected.

American writer and novelist Shirley Jackson is popular because of its unique mystery and fear. Her imaginary short story "Lottery" is mere human weakness and hypocrisy sin, but it is a surrealist. She consistently uses humorous words to explain malicious behavior, "punching" for the reader, in particular the ultimate revelation of the obvious winner's fate makes people feel "stomach illness" can do. Jackson brings out the effects of the mysterious horror story to the maximum with potential information, using carefully adjusted language, vivid images for graphic dramas, and elaborate characters.

Article: The theme of Shirley Jackson is "Lottery", the theme of D. H. Lawrence is "Rocking Horse Winner", showing a very powerful and evil aspect of the collapsed human nature. The characters of these two stories have been driven by the pursuit of so-called passion insanity. After all, these pursuits end with unimaginable tragedies and pain. I. The citizens of "Lottery" and the family of "Rocking Horse Champion" are fascinated by their passion. A: Paul earns money and is looking for an answer that can be lucky. B. The masses pursue an ancient tradition, no ... show more content