Carolin Mateo EN-102 MID-TERM EXAM PROFFESSOR K. 11/3/2012 The Lottery Shirley Jackson’s "The Lottery" is a story of a small town whose citizens are required to participate in a yearly "lottery". The reader soon finds‚ however‚ that unlike most lotteries this is not a lottery that you hope to win. Although it is not fairly clear who the main character of "The Lottery" is we learn that Tessie Hutchinson ends up being the dynamic character of the story. When she finds out that her husband
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Today is my twenty third lottery. My mother was chosen in the third lottery I ever attended. I never really new her‚ but people say she was a great person. Ever since I learned of her being stoned because of the lottery‚ I have been protesting against the lottery. Even though I am against the lottery I still have to attend‚ because if I don’t‚ the other villagers will choose me automatically. Three years ago‚ when I was twenty‚ Old Man Warner was chosen in the lottery. It’s ironic how people change
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* Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increases. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree do you agree with this opinion? Unfortunately‚ in today’s environment where world is growing faster both economically and socially. More social pressure is increasing in terms of unemployment‚ less purchasing power‚ scarcity of resources and so on so forth. Here chances of crimes or violence
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In the yellow wallpaper‚ the narrator is the character that the readers feel sad for the most. The narrator is a young wife and mother whose physician husband‚ john claims that she is suffering from depression. He takes her to a rest cure treatment and locks her in a nursery with ’rings and things in the walls’ to ensure a good rest for her. Yet‚ she loses her sanity under the circumstances of John’s excess suppression and the distracting yellow wallpaper in the room. John completely holds the authority
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AN ACT TO IMPOSE THE DEATH PENALTY ON CERTAIN HEINOUS CRIMES‚ AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE THE REVISED PENAL LAWS‚ AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS‚ the Constitution‚ specifically Article III‚ Section 19 paragraph (1) thereof‚ states "Excessive fines shall not be imposed nor cruel‚ degrading or inhuman punishment inflicted. Neither shall death penalty be imposed‚ unless‚ for compelling reasons involving heinous crimes‚ the Congress hereafter provides for it"; WHEREAS‚ the crimes punishable by
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Outline I. Setting A) “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson: The setting of Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” takes place June 27th on a warm‚ sunny day in a small town‚ between ten in the morning and noon‚ specifically in the village square between the post office and the bank. B) “The Destructors” by Graham Greene: The setting of Graham Greene’s “The Destructors” takes place in a post-war period in a London town‚ more specifically in a lot of an old man‚ Old Misery’s‚ home. II. Irony A) “The
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Dangerous Traditions “The Lottery”‚ by Shirley Jackson‚ is an interesting story about how people can be affected by traditions. It also shows somewhat of a dark symbolism behind these traditions and how some people will let such things control their lives and the lives of others. After reading the story‚ my first reaction was “wow!” I did not expect that the winner would be rewarded with death. The ending of the story was very surprising‚ because when you think of the word “lottery"‚ you
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The short stories‚ “The Lottery” and “Charles”‚ have notable differences in writing styles. “The Lottery”‚ is a story about chance. Will you be lucky enough to live for the day? “Charles” is about Laurie‚ who is starting Kindergarten and wants attention from his parents. In both short stories‚ the author‚ Shirley Jackson‚ described the characters‚ the themes‚ and the situations to create an illustration for the reader. Laurie and Mr. Summers are both portrayed as characters who want to push the
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Shirley Jackson‚ author of “The Lottery”‚ choice of character actions‚ setting and plot events contribute to different moods throughout the story. The peaceful mood at the story’s beginning‚ followed by the gradually building tension‚ and the shocking end at the story’s conclusion demonstrate mood changes in the short story. In the beginning of the story‚ the mood is happy and cheerful; this is portrayed through the setting. It states “The morning of June 27 was clear and sunny‚ with the fresh
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Speaking Fun with Words It was Sunday. The sky was as clear as crystal. Haadia was sitting in the garden with a heap of books beside her. Just then her friend‚ Fatima‚ came and joined her. Fatima: Hi! Haadia! Can I pick your brains for a few minutes? Haadia: Hello! Sure. Come on‚ sit down! Fatima: Where have you been? Long time no see! Haadia: Oh‚ I’ve been really busy these days and I haven’t had time to relax. Fatima: Oh‚ so you’re as busy as a bee! Haadia: What about you? Fatima: Alhamdulillah
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