The Lottery

Kære elever i 3dz

Da jeg ikke kan være til stede i timen i dag den 5. oktober, skal i arbejde selv med nedenstående opgaver og spørgsmål til lektien "The Lottery".

Deadline for opgaven er mandag aften den 5. oktober kl. 23.00. Hvis i ikke løser opgaven, får i fravær for timen. Jeg læser jeres besvarelser igennem tirsdag.

God fornøjelse. :-)
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Briefly summarize the plot of the short story. *


  1. Describe the general atmosphere (come up with examples)! *


  1. What is the procedure of the lottery and what arrangements are made before the opening of the game?*


  1. Usually a lottery is something good. When do you begin to suspect that no one wants to win the lottery – and when does the atmosphere change? List all the clues the text gave you. *


  1. In what way has the lottery changed over the years?*


  1. Characterize the villagers. *


  1. Discuss what reasons the villagers have for holding the lottery and why they have not changed their way of life. *


  1. Comment on the symbols of the text.*


  1. What do you make of Old man Warner’ saying "Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon"? And what does the story imply about traditions and ceremonies?
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  1. Where do you think "The Lottery" takes place? What purpose do you suppose the writer has in making this setting appear so familiar and ordinary? *


  1. What does the story imply about human nature?*


  1. What are the themes of the story? *





Mette Hermann
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