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Essay / Research Paper Abstract
A 3 page paper which examines
the two short stories, “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson and “The Shawl” by Cynthia
Ozick, comparing similarities in the two. No additional sources cited.
Page Count:
3 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAshawl.rtf
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characters, the plots, the messages, and structure of the stories are often quite different. However, it is also the case that we can perhaps find something similar in most stories.
Perhaps the stories use symbolism in a similar manner, presenting the reader with a powerful message. Or perhaps the stories have a similar tension or even a similar plot. In
essence, if we look at almost any stories very closely we can see similarities to other stories. With this in mind the following paper examines what Shirley Jacksons "The Lottery"
and Cynthia Ozicks "The Shawl" have in common. The paper argues that both use symbolism to present images and messages and that the two stories also have a great deal
of tension dealing with matters of life and death. The Lottery and The Shawl There is perhaps no surprise in the fact that both of the stories under
examination utilize symbolism. This is a very common element in a great deal of literature. And, for the most part, symbolism is used to offer up strong, or subtle, images
of a theme or message that comes from the author. In Jacksons story the symbolism of the small town is primarily aimed at illustrating the dangers of the ignorant pursuit
of tradition. Just because things have always been done a certain way does not mean that such traditions are good for any community. Knowledge and wisdom are important, not blind
adherence to rules that are clearly outdated. With Ozicks story we find that the symbolism is generally possessed in the shawl itself. It represents the ability to hide and remain
hidden from view and thus can suggest that the shawl is representative of submission. With the shawl an individual is not noticed. This indicates that the person with the shawl
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