Ironically, in building a community, the townspeople decimate (both common and
historical use] all that is communal.
Discuss the inherent paradox of the lottery ritual.
Consider this village yet another dystopia, and Argue some insight that may
explain how and why their seemingly “good” intention has gone awry.
Using a psychological, cultural, and/or an historical approach, you will need to:
a. Include the text: Establish the ‘village as a community (Jackson illustrates the
framework vividly)
b. Include research: To develop through logical reasoning use Two of the sources
that have been posted as support.
C. Find ONE other resource that will further help you to defend and develop your
argument.
All sources, including the text, must be documented within the essay and on a Works
Cited page. I have posted a link for help with MLA 9th ed., but I prefer that you stick
with the 8th ed.
800-900 words; Times New Roman; double spaced
