Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery"

I've read this in my English appreciation class and it was one of my favorites. To fully appreciate this graphic novel form I would highly suggest reading the short story. I really enjoy the illustration in this, it's mostly wordless but it gives it such a disturbing feeling as people go about daily lives or a mother checking in on her children's empty rooms...preparing for the lottery to happen that day. This is all about traditions, something that is considered to be sacred to many people. One of the discussions with the citizens is the box that was used previously and what it means to the lottery. Kinda of silly that a traditional box is more important that even considering giving up the tradition itself that does so much damage and tears families apart all because they want a good harvest. Not even thinking about how well people are doing with out it. Remember to always ask questions and be prepared to break old traditions. The Lottery is frighting and genius and has stuck with me ever since reading it. ~Ashley

This story is disturbing because many times it can reflect what's happening in life. In my class that most disturbing part (to me) was when Shirley Jackson received a letter asking where they could watch the lottery because they thought it was a really event. That can be read here http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-t... along with basically a break down of how amazing this piece is!