Characters/Author
Who is the Protagonist in the Lottery?
Taylor Hutchinson
Where do the townspeople gather in the story?
Town Square
"Mrs. Delacroix selected a stone so large she had to use both hands." What does this say about the intent of the Stones.
It can mean that they are trying to injure and potentially kill her.
the title of the story usually mean that you win something good when you win a lottery. How does the author use situational irony to change the outcome of the story?
Who is the Postmaster in the "Lottery"
Mr.Graves
What day does the story start on?
June 27th
"Well, now... guess we better get started." What mood does this set?
It places a mood that seems boring and and business like.
In the middle of the story the children are selecting the smoothest and roundest Stones. What does this foreshadow about the outcome of the story.
That they are going to throw the stones.
Who Gathers the Stones in the story?
The Children
Who won the Lottery?
Tessie
"It isn't fair, it isn't right." What does this foreshadow what's about to happen in the story?
That something is about to happen to her.
The Black Box is described as growing shabbier each year. What could this symbolize about the tradition for the villagers.
That they are a growing tired of it.
Who is the author of the Lottery?
Shirley Jackson
What do they do to they Lottery winner?
They stone the winner
"get this over with" what does this quote hint.
that nobody really wants to be there.
When everyone turns there heads towards the people that got chosen and they are not happy, what does this symbolize about the winner of the lottery.
That it isn't something happy that happens to them.
What item in the story could be considered the Antagonist?
The Black Box
Who won the lottery before Tessie?
Her husband Bill
"All right folks, lets finish quickly." Does this give an eerie mood to the story right off the bat?
yes
When the townsmen are talking about the tradition going away, what can this foreshadow about what could happen after the story?
that it could possibly go away.