Question

What does Shirley Jackson accomplish by using stock Characters in "The Lottery" instead of complex characters
please help me!!!!!

Answer 1

In ANY story, if someone makes a character simple, that makes any feelings obvious, which can result in a theme readers can point out.

Answer 2

I don't understand
heres the options
readers meet many different stock characters in the lottery
readers focus on the mysterious plot event instead of the characters
readers know that each charcter plays an importaint role in the story
readers desire to learn more anout each stock characters motications

Answer 3

@TinyLittleHelper

Answer 4

I think the first one is correct because using simple characters allows you to meet many of them without forgetting.

I'm guessing, because I've NEVER read this book before.

Answer 5

ok thx

Answer 6

@tinylittlehelper it's not a book, it's a short story

Answer 7

and each character represents something in real life

Answer 8

oh.

Answer 9

so which ones of the options is right @Mehek14

Answer 10

how many can you choose?

Answer 11

1

Answer 12

well I would say C because the characters do represent different things in the story

Answer 13

thx