For what reason does Shirley Jackson likely use

Question

stock characters in "The Lottery?"
(1 point)
to draw attention to the story's plot and theme
to teach readers about stock characters
to order events in the story
to create irony throughout the story

Answer 1

Shirley Jackson likely uses stock characters in "The Lottery" to draw attention to the story's plot and theme. By using characters that are easily recognizable and stereotypical, the reader is able to focus more on the events of the story and the underlying message that Jackson is trying to convey. The use of stock characters can also help to create irony throughout the story, as the reader may assume that certain characters will act in a certain way based on their stereotypes, only to be surprised by their actions in the story.