A character trait is a word or phrase used to describe a character’s personality‚ as well as how a character may react in certain situations. One’s character may also affect whether he may be put into situations that he otherwise would not be placed in‚ as well as determining how he spends his days‚ or how his days may inevitably end. The importance of a person’s character is clearly shown in the short stories “The Lottery” and “The Chase.” In “The Lottery‚” by Shirley Jackson‚ readers can tell right
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paper from a traditional black box. Everyone‚ including Mrs. Tessie Hutchinson‚ awaits this yearly tradition and most of them agree that this tradition should continue to be held in their small town. The lottery seems exciting; however‚ unlike a typical lottery the reader finds that toward the end of this short story it is not a lottery anyone in the small town wishes to win. The unlucky winner of the lottery‚ Tessie Hutchinson‚ is a character of tardiness or procrastination‚ anxiety‚ whining and annoyance;
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Tessie Hutchinson may not be meant as the metaphor for every human being; but she does represent the victim. She is chosen for this unciivil act just as a murder victim is chosen: at random. The difference lies with Tessie’s attitude before and after she is selected as the "winner" of the lottery. Tessie questions the tradition and correctness of the lottery as well as her humble status as a wife. It might as well be this insubordination that leads to her selection by the lottery and lynching by
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Tessie Hutchinson: Normal Behavior When a person thinks about confronting death‚ he or she thinks about how or when it will happen. Many people envision the actions the actions they believe they would take‚ but until faced with that fatal situation‚ no one can be certain of the behavior or the measures he or she will take. When faced with death‚ many prominent psychologists believe there are five stages a person endures. The stages experienced are denial‚ anger‚ bargaining‚ depression‚ and acceptance
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Characterization is refer to as the personality assigned to the individuals in the story. Tessie Hutchinson stands out because she arrives late to the lottery. Jackson set her apart from the other characters because the lottery is taken seriously‚ but Mrs. Hutchinson forgot what day it was as she was doing chores. At first‚ she was eager to join the lottery and even said “Get up there‚ Bill.” However she became desperate to get out of the situation when Bill draws the marked strip of paper and
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today in loving memory‚ of my beloved wife Tessie. Tessie was a beautiful lady. She was a friend‚ a mother‚ a wife and much more. She was a very bold person. Standing up for everyone‚ Tessie was never outspoken. She would always stand up for herself and everyone she loved. She will be terribly missed by everyone here and not here today. Tessie was truly a moral person. Regarding to Tessie’s morals‚ she withheld many great morals and characteristics. Tessie a loving mother‚ always there to give advice
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“Never play with military fireworks indoors..” Many people like to watch fireworks explode and embrace their beautiful colors‚ but handling them is very dangerous. Tre Hutchinson is a person who has little to no mobility in his thumb and lost part of his finger due to playing with fireworks; Tre Hutchinson has a scary sad story to tell. Tre was 17 when he was handling with a firework;‚ he lit one inside his home‚ and when he tried to stop it‚ he had no place to throw it.; Tre tried to stop it with
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household forward to an ominous looking black box sitting atop a three legged stool. Then they must select a small piece of paper from inside the box. After the men have chosen‚ they are allowed to open the paper and see who is selected. This year‚ Bill Hutchinson is selected and then the lottery redraws again with just
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Anne Hutchinson: An Early Feminist In 1637‚ women were considered servants of their husbands‚ and child bearing creatures of many. There were set rules “enforced by the Puritans” which stated women should only bear as many children as possible‚ raise them‚ take care of their husbands‚ and then remain quiet. They were seen as “morally feeble creatures”‚ who could do no more than “lead men to damnation if [men were to allow them] to form an opinion or express a [belief].” [1] Anne Hutchinson
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Anne Hutchinson: Scapegoat Imagine being sent away in disgust from a society founded on the ideals of religious freedom for practicing just that. In 1638‚ Anne Hutchinson was expelled from the Massachusetts Bay colony for spread of independent theology amongst men and women outside of her expected submissive societal role. Anne Hutchinson worked to better understand her religion as an independent mind‚ which resulted in her exile and exemplifies the negative responsiveness to woman existing outside
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