Symbolism in Shirley Jackson's “The Lottery”

The black box is a physical manifestation of the villagers' connection to the warped tradition of the lottery Jackson is pretty explicit on this point

The jug full of coins in “Jug of Silver” by: Truman Capote, is used as a symbol of hope and excitement for villagers that live otherwise monotonous and ordinary

symbolism in the lottery by shirley jackson Jackson also uses symbolism to reveal the theme of the text The lottery In “The Lottery,” Shirley Jackson conveys a warning to readers through her

symbolism in the lottery shirley jackson One of her most famous works for children is The Witchcraft of Salem Village , a history of the Salem witch trials The story collection Just an Ordinary