Lottery
“The Lottery”, “The Monkey’s Paw” and “The Necklace” A Comparison Essay At first glance three different short stories seemed unlike in their own way. ... These stories, “The Lottery”, “The Monkey’s Paw”, and “The Necklace” are more similar than first expected. ... Both “The Monkey’s Paw” and “The Lottery” each end with an unexpected death, whereas “The Necklace” ends in financial misfortune. ... Mentioned is a pile of innocent stones in “The Lottery” and the cold and wet weather in “The Monkey’s Paw” sets an uncomfortable setting for something dreadful to take place. ... In “The Lottery” it is the villagers who would sacrifice one of their own during an annual ceremony. ... While the characters in “The Lottery” include an assortment of villagers, the two other stories have very similar developed characters.