Lottery vs. The Rocking-Horse Winner
In what ways are the two shorts stories by Shirley Jackson and DH Lawrence comparable and dissimilar?
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Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" and DH Lawrence's "The Rocking-Horse Winner," the desire of human beings to gain control over their existence with the use of rituals and 'magic' is in evidence.
Use of ritual and superstition in "The Lottery and "Th Continue Reading...
Jackson and Lawrence
The Theme of Sacrifice in Jackson's "Lottery" and Lawrence's "Winner"
The theme of "sacrifice" is integral to the author's purpose in both "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson and "The Rocking-Horse Winner" by DH Lawrence. While th Continue Reading...
Thematic Development in "Young Goodman Brown"
and "The Most Dangerous Game"
While Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" and Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game" both feature the same basic theme of good vs. evil, the additional themes Continue Reading...