The Lottery

This term in English Comp II, we have read many short fiction stories. "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson was one of the stories we read. "The Lottery" is about a small town in America that holds a lottery drawing. In the beginning of the story, the lottery is described as a special event that occurs every year on an assigned date. After reading the first paragraph one can gather that it is not a ordinary lottery that is taking place. While reading "The Lottery," I found that there are many examples of symbolism throughout the short story.
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