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Fiction Essay Thesis and Outline Draft Berreka B. Franklin Department of Social Work, Liberty University Professor Spring Zuidema ENGL102: Composition and Literature November 6, 2023

A Comparative Analysis of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson and "The Rocking-Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence Thesis Statement In exploring the themes of blind conformity and the destructive pursuit of luck, my essay will argue that while Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" depicts a society's adherence to tradition leading to a shocking ritualistic sacrifice, D.H. Lawrence's "The Rocking-Horse Winner" portrays the tragic consequences of an individual's relentless quest for luck to appease a materialistic mother. Outline I. Introduction A brief overview of the two short stories Thesis statement II. Societal Expectations in "The Lottery" A. Overview of the lottery tradition B. Analysis of the townspeople's unquestioning adherence to the ritual i. Societal pressure and fear ii. Lack of critical thinking II. Destructive Pursuit of Luck in "The Rocking-Horse Winner" A. Introduction to the protagonist's desire to satisfy his mother B. Exploration of Paul's unconventional method of gaining luck i. Connection between the rocking horse and luck ii. The consequences of Paul's obsession III. Contrasts in Themes and Execution

A. Comparison of societal conformity in "The Lottery" to an individual pursuit in "The Rocking- Horse Winner." B. Examination of the role of tradition in "The Lottery" versus the impact of modernity in "The Rocking-Horse Winner." C. Analyzing the different narrative tones and styles employed by Jackson and Lawrence IV. Conclusion A. Summarization of critical points B. Restatement of the thesis C. Insight into the broader implications of blind conformity and the pursuit of luck in society Reference Jackson, Shirley. “The Lottery.” The New Yorker , The New Yorker, 18 June 1948, www.newyorker.com/magazine/1948/06/26/the-lottery.

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Lawrence, D. H. “The Rocking-Horse Winner.” Google Books , Dramatic Publishing, 1966, books.google.co.ke/books? hl=en&lr=&id=2iEAH87TBDIC&oi=fnd&pg=PA3&dq=Lawrence. Accessed 12 Nov. 2023.

Fiction Essay Thesis and Outline Draft

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