Elements of Fiction

The author’s choices are important. Shirley Jackson gives virtually no clues as to where or when her story “The Lottery” is set. Examination suggests that she wants the story to be universal, not limited by time or place. The first two stories you will read each establish a fairly specific physical setting; consider what each setting brings to each story. The Elements of Fiction http://cstl-cla.semo.edu/hhecht/the elements of fiction.htm