Part one of term paper
Desert islands, enchanted castles, secret gardens and magical kingdoms are all familiar settings to stories we love. These settings help keep the stories we read interesting, although sometimes we may not realize it, they are actually working on a higher level. The setting an author creates helps to develop the atmosphere and the mood of the ...

Part two of term paper
... the most effective element contained in the story. The plot starts off as Shirley describes the surrounding atmosphere. “It was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day, the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green.” This gives the reader a feeling of calmness and serenity. The atmosphere created becomes quite ironic in the end, when the specific nature of ‘the Lottery’ is revealed. Jackson also creates this irony with the setting and character assi ...