As part of human nature, it is understandable for one to find repetition tiresome and tedious. However, there are the exceptional circumstances where certain things could never be stressed enough. And surprisingly, we are, in those exceptional cases of course, able to set aside our preconceptions, and listen, despite how redundant the topic at hand appears to be.
There are the ordinary authors that grasp a reader's undivided attention using a new idea or concept, but in fact, the truly gifted author is one who is able to use a reoccurring theme, yet manage to grasp the reader's attention once more. Anton Chekhov has established himself as a true author, or teacher perhaps. In "The Lottery Ticket", he presents us with a life lesson, criticized rather differently then the numerous times we've heard in the past. Yes, money does not buy happiness, infinite scholars have said so, but the reasoning behind this concept is not convincing enough. Chekhov has given us reason to believe that money does not buy happiness, as he has led us step by step through all the reasons why.
With the use of classical literary devices, Chekhov has given new meaning to the word moral. Using various writing Medias to present the universal theme of greed, his most effective literary device was his narrative view point. Without the use of third person narration, Chekhov would not have been as successful in going into the mind of the protagonist he created - Ivan Dmitritch. Having the story focused on Ivan's thoughts for the most part, Chekhov does shift perspectives as he brings the satire to a cessation. Knowledge is power, and Chekhov grants the reader the priceless gift of omniscience. He takes us into the minds of two seemingly satisfied people who become overpowered by greed and aspirations of material gains. With this technique alone, Chekhov is able to convince his readers that satisfaction is not granted by material wealth; however, he does not assuage there.