1. The Lottery: Ironic Clues
Ironic Clues The short story by "The Lottery," Shirley Jackson, is filled with many ironic instances. ... Another clue is the point that for a modern town, there was no sign of religion, which is unusual. ... Another clue is that, Mr. ... The reader does not know about the ritual of the lottery so this clue is foreshadowing the event. ... There are many little clues about the tragic ending of the story, but until the introduction of the black box, the readers kept it in the dark. ...
- Word Count: 1076
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School