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38 - The Lottery (with Jess Perkins and Naomi Higgins)
May 20, 2020
Jess Perkins from Do Go On and Naomi Higgins from Batch Bitch join Dave to discuss Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery.' The hosts explore themes of conformity, mob rule, and tradition in the story. They also touch on the controversy and backlash surrounding the publication. In addition, they share their excitement for reviewing a reality TV show called Kid Rock where children build a hospital in a third world country with no supervision.
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- The story 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson explores the themes of tradition, conformity, and the danger of blindly following established norms.
- 'The Lottery' generated controversy upon its publication in 1948 due to its dark and unsettling nature, but has since become a classic of American literature.
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The Lottery: A Chilling Tale of Conformity Gone Mad
In Shirley Jackson's short story 'The Lottery,' a small village engages in an annual ritual where one resident is selected at random and stoned to death by the community. The story explores themes of tradition, conformity, and the danger of blindly following established norms. The chilling ending leaves readers questioning the consequences of blindly participating in harmful practices.
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