The Lottery and Other Stories

How does the author use foreshadowing to increase suspense in the first four paragraph of the story in “The Lottery“?

provide specific examples and explain their connection to the story's outcome

Asked by
Last updated by jill d #170087
Answers 1
Add Yours

Instances of foreshadowing:

Bobby Martin had already stuffed his pockets full of stones, and the other boys soon followed his example, selecting the smoothest and roundest stones; Bobby and Harry Jones and Dickie Delacroix-- the villagers pronounced this name "Dellacroy"--eventually made a great pile of stones in one corner of the square and guarded it against the raids of the other boys.

The villagers kept their distance, leaving a space between themselves and the stool. and when Mr. Summers said, "Some of you fellows want to give me a hand?" There was a hesitation before two men. Mr. Martin and his oldest son, Baxter. came forward to hold the box steady on the stool while Mr. Summers stirred up the papers inside it.

Source(s)

The Lottery