In one or two sentences of at least twenty words, explain how Jackson's short story, "The Lottery" was received when it was first published in 1948; discuss the recent events of World War II that would have been fresh in the public's mind. Include examples from the story that support your answer.

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Finnegan Thomas

24 November, 05:38

In one or two sentences of at least twenty words, explain how Jackson's short story, "The Lottery" was received when it was first published in 1948; discuss the recent events of World War II that would have been fresh in the public's mind. Include examples from the story that support your answer.

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Valentin Holland · Answer 1

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Jackson’s separation of the crowd to allow Mrs. Delacroix through at the beginning of the lottery is an example of foreshadowing. Jackson clearly states in the opening paragraph that the gathering takes less than two hours. Jackson still keeps the reader in suspense by waiting until the very end of the story to reveal the purpose of the stones. Shirley Jackson published this short story in 1948.