is the lottery a grim ,even nihilistic,parableof evil inheritant in human nature?

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The Lottery and Other Stories

is the lottery a grim ,even nihilistic,parableof evil inheritant in human nature?

the lecture aggued that the lottery is not an assult on mindless,cultural conformation but it is a grim....etc

Asked by anela n #366419 on 4/10/2014 2:55 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/10/2014 7:42 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 4/10/2014 7:42 AM

There is a sense of this but the story acts more as a sort of parable than to be taken literally. It covers themes common to the human psyche; themes you mention including conformity. You can check out the themes below:

http://www.gradesaver.com/the-lottery-and-other-stories/study-guide/major-themes/

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