Statements (134)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:short_story
gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
television adaptations
stage adaptations |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:analysis |
gptkb:rituals
social commentary human nature conformity |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Shirley_Jackson
|
| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:Mrs._Delacroix
gptkb:Davy_Hutchinson gptkb:Old_Man_Warner gptkb:Bill_Hutchinson gptkb:Jack_Watson gptkb:Drew_Hutchinson the villagers Mr. Summers |
| gptkbp:climax |
the stoning of Tessie Hutchinson
the lottery drawing |
| gptkbp:conflict |
individual vs. society
tradition vs. change |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
controversial
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired discussions on morality
inspired adaptations in various media used in educational settings inspired parodies inspired feminist critiques referenced in films and literature analyzed in academic studies inspired literary critiques inspired moral debates inspired academic discussions inspired references in popular culture inspired psychological analyses inspired sociological studies influenced other horror stories |
| gptkbp:examines |
societal norms
|
| gptkbp:explores |
human nature
|
| gptkbp:features |
sacrificial ritual
|
| gptkbp:first_performance |
1948
|
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:The_New_Yorker
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:horror
gptkb:short_story |
| gptkbp:has |
inspired adaptations
multiple interpretations a lasting legacy sparked discussions been banned in some places |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Lottery
|
| gptkbp:impact |
cultural discussions
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:popular_culture
American literature |
| gptkbp:influenced |
American literature
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:modernism
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:rituals
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:short_stories
|
| gptkbp:is |
widely studied
considered a classic a short story frequently referenced in popular culture a work of fiction a story with a twist ending a tale of suspense often anthologized a work that evokes strong emotions a reflection of post-war America often misinterpreted a commentary on conformity a critique of blind adherence to tradition a critique of tradition a narrative about violence a narrative that challenges morality a narrative that has been adapted for stage a piece of literary criticism a reflection of human behavior a staple in literature courses a story of community dynamics a story that critiques societal expectations a story that has sparked literary debates a story that raises ethical questions a narrative that explores the concept of scapegoating a work that has been analyzed in various academic fields a story that examines the dark side of human nature |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:length |
gptkb:short_story
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
symbolism
imagery irony foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:message |
the capacity for violence in human nature
the dangers of blindly following tradition the randomness of victimization |
| gptkbp:mood |
tense
suspenseful foreboding |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:sacrifice
community participation stones the black box the lottery blind adherence to tradition |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Third-person
third-person |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Old_Man_Warner
gptkb:Bill_Hutchinson gptkb:Tessie_Hutchinson Mr. Summers |
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Tessie_Hutchinson
|
| gptkbp:publication_year |
1948
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:The_New_Yorker
gptkb:New_Yorker 1948 |
| gptkbp:resolution |
Tessie's fate
|
| gptkbp:setting |
small town
A small town a small village |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the black box
the lottery itself |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:tradition
gptkb:society violence societal norms |
| gptkbp:uses |
symbolism
irony |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Shirley_Jackson
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Best_American_Short_Stories_1993
gptkb:William_Faulkner gptkb:Shirley_Jackson gptkb:The_Hunger_Games |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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