In 1948, Shirley Jackson wrote a popular story called “The Lottery.” In the story, a town holds a drawing every spring that ever
yone must enter. No one knows where the tradition came from. When it is time for the lottery, the town has a large celebration. Then, everyone must draw a slip of paper. The person who draws a slip of paper with a black dot must be sacrificed. Which details in this contemporary story were likely influenced by the story of Theseus and the Minotaur? Check all that apply.
Answer:The parallel structure of "he wanted, he intended, he had arranged to weep...." affects its meaning by putting emphasis on the idea that the boss is not experiencing his grief the way he expected....
