Throughout my study of literature. The Lottery, written by Shirley Jackson in 1948, is a prime example of a work that has influenced my writing within my imaginative text. In this statement, I will examine the ways in which the Lottery tale has informed my creative process and enabled me to develop a deeper understanding of the language and form features of literature. In The Lottery, the author utilises a number of literary techniques to provoke a sense of unease and foreboding/fear in the reader. From the very beginning, the language she uses is deceptively innocent, with descriptions of "clear and sunny" skies and "fresh warmth" in the air. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that something is deeply wrong in this seemingly …show more content…
In my Part A Imaginative Piece of Writing, I attempted to create a similar atmosphere of unease by using language that was seemingly innocuous, but with an undercurrent of darkness and danger lurking beneath the surface. This was inspired by how Jackson used the setting of her story. A small, seemingly friendly town on the outside pulls the reader into a false sense of security before revealing the true horror of the situation. Another aspect of The Lottery that has had a profound impact on my writing is the way that Jackson uses symbolism to convey deeper meanings. The lottery itself is a powerful symbol of the senseless cruelty that humans are capable of when they are caught up in tradition and ritual. The black box, the slips of paper, and the stones that are used to kill the "winner" are all symbols that serve to reinforce the sense of horror and despair in the story. In comparison, I aimed to convey the theme of oppression and corruption that the protagonist, Anorra, is fighting against. The dimly lit room, the threats made by the guards, and the fear of the unknown all serve to symbolize the government's oppressive control over its …show more content…
Jackson uses a carefully crafted narrative arc to build tension and suspense throughout the story, leading up to the shocking conclusion. This structure allows her to control the pace of the story, keeping the reader on edge and engaged from beginning to end. In my own writing, I have tried to emulate this sense of narrative control by paying careful attention to the structure and pacing of my stories. I have attempted to keep my readers engaged and invested in my stories by using techniques such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, truncated sentences and unexpected plot