Question

Choose one literary selection from this semester in which you think the setting has a great impact on the work. In a full paragraph, name the work, describe the setting, and explain why it is so important to the overall story or poem.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

In the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, the setting of a small, seemingly ordinary village on a beautifully sunny summer day plays a crucial role in the impact of the story. The seemingly idyllic setting creates a stark contrast to the disturbing ritual of the lottery that takes place in the village, where the winner is stoned to death by the other villagers. This juxtaposition of the serene setting with the horrifying tradition serves to heighten the sense of shock and disbelief for both the characters in the story and the readers. The setting showcases the ordinary and routine nature of the lottery, making the brutality of the event all the more chilling and disturbing. By placing such a gruesome event in the midst of an otherwise peaceful and picturesque setting, Jackson effectively highlights the cruelty and senselessness of blind tradition.