The Lottery

Analyze Thematic elements, including Symbolism,
Irony, Setting, Character, Point of View and theme:

What details are we given by narrator?  Are
impressions and descriptions from narrator more
illuminating of a character or others in story,
or is it more detached?  Is her tone or manner
significant?  Does it change?  Can we trust him/her
to be honest?  How would this story be different if
told from First Person or from another character’s
Point of View? 


Describe Characters’ characteristics.  Use detail.
Keep in mind all impressions one gets from a character’s
description, actions, words and feelings.  What conclusions
are we are supposed to draw?  Is Tessie Hutchinson a
sympathetic character?  How is that important?
                                     

Why is the setting, both time and place, significant?
How are we supposed to view these characters?  In what
setting would their actions and attitudes be out of place?
Why?

Discuss symbols evident is story.  Include names, events
and other images.

What ironies are present?  Be specific as to label and
examples from text.

Analyze Meaning:
Why do you think Jackson wrote this story?  Is there more than
one message from this story?  Is there more than one audience?
Be prepared to elaborate.  

What other factors should we consider?  Explain.