You should:
<span>Look for clues in the introduction.
Skim the text, trying to identify setting and context.
Look for summaries of the story online.
This will help you get an idea of the novel's themes and plot without having to invest the time of reading it completely.</span>
Jackson's work examines the issues such as human cruelty, social sanctioning of violence, as well as marginalization leading to victimization. These themes encompass specific traditions, practices, and laws that lie at the heart of the work's meaning.
