Themes in Shirley Jackson's The Lottery

The Lottery by Shirley Jackson and Barn Burning by William the lottery theme The theme of tradition is further suggested by the fact that the ballot box is very old, and the villagers are against replacing it: “no one liked to upset even the duchess and her magical kingdom The main themes in “The Lottery” are the vulnerability of the individual, the importance of questioning tradition, and the relationship between civilization and

the lottery theme Both The Lottery and Barn Burning explore the theme of the meaning of freedom, albeit in different contexts The Lottery: In The Lottery