Jackson uses the characters within "The Lottery," to ask readers to question the fear and discomfort that comes with changing what is custom through foolish and outdated traditions in order to keep morals and ethics intact. The story demonstrates that most notable flawed logic that Jackson demonstrates in "The Lottery" over time is that traditions get dilute, with rituals changing and ultimately losing the meaning of the tradition itself. ... This realization by the readers can only bring them to question why the villagers still participate in the lottery without a remembe...

• Word Count: 1719
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

When reading about the castle, it easy to discount the physical improbability of General Zeroffs having produced such a massive home. ... It is easy to get caught up in this story and imagine that you are a part of the vivid image constructed by Thomas Wolf through constant attention to detail and description of physical surroundings. ...

• Word Count: 2328
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

Carver is a minimalist writer and that's why "Fat" is written in an easy and colloquial language. ... So the reader must use his own logic to interpret the scene and to discover the hidden messages. ... (cf. sub) Carver's story asks existential questions about the reader and the author. ... At the same time, the question arises whether an author can communicate a story. ... So Carver uses this short story to ask some existential questions. 4. ...

• Word Count: 2431
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School