Question

How does Jackson start to foreshadow the ending in paragraphs 2 and 3? Conversely, how does Jackson lull us into thinking that this is just an ordinary story with an ordinary town?

¨The Lottery¨ short story by Shirley Jackson

Answer 1

In paragraphs 2 and 3 of "The Lottery," Shirley Jackson foreshadows the ending and creates a sense of normalcy in the story.

Step-by-step explanation:

In paragraphs 2 and 3 of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, the author starts to foreshadow the ending by introducing elements that hint at the dark and deadly nature of the lottery. For example, the mention of the sacrificial victim being stoned to death by the rest of the villagers hints at a gruesome outcome. Conversely, Jackson lulls us into thinking that this is just an ordinary story with an ordinary town by initially describing the village and its citizens as "average" and engaged in a seemingly harmless tradition.

Answer 2

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