"The Lottery" (1948)
by Shirley Jackson
** this website won't allow for links; therefore, I couldn't put the link of this story** (the short story is online for reference)
The question that needs to be answered is:
EXPLAIN the source of horror in Jackson’s story. (Hint: Would the story be horrifying if it were completely unbelievable? (would the story be scary if it wasn’t true))
{You may also want to consider the story as parody of one of the glories of American life: Free and democratic elections with universal suffrage. }
I'm really confused on what the question is asking. Obviously the story wouldn't be horrifying if it were false, however, the idea in itself in follow people without thinking first is scary.
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This story is fiction, yet it is still horrifying. It shows how people can do harm to others when they believe violence against others will help them. Think about the acts of violence against minorities today that are committed by people who believe they are helping society.
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