Close Reads Podcast The Lottery
Aug 3, 2018
Join David Kern, Tim McIntosh, and special guest Adam Andrews as they explore Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery.' They discuss the initial response, Jackson's critique of contemporary life, teaching strategies, and the mystery behind the brutal tradition. The hosts also touch on Shakespeare's King Lear, symbolism in the story, sin and redemption, the significance of the black circle, the ironic nature of ritual, and a debate on an underrated American novel.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Initial Thoughts and Upcoming Shakespeare Show
02:55 • 2min
Exploring the Depths of King Lear
04:33 • 6min
The Intense Response to 'The Lottery'
10:21 • 10min
Symbolism and Deeper Meaning
19:53 • 20min
Sin, Redemption, and Corporate Reality
40:20 • 16min
Exploring the Significance of the Black Circle
56:14 • 2min
The Ironic Nature of Ritual in 'The Lottery'
57:47 • 17min
Discussing an Underrated American Novel and the Book That Shall Not Be Named
01:14:39 • 2min