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Does Jackson Incorporate Person vs. Society?

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(ENG130 Literature and Composition)
Unit 5: Convince us of your conflict
Initial Response: Jackson, Dick, and Atwood brilliantly incorporate the conflict of Man vs. Society, but which one does it better?
1. In one to two paragraphs, argue which of the Unit 5 authors best portrays the conflict of Person vs. Society and HOW (you might like to do some more research on The Handmaid's Tale to write about Atwood). This is a great practice for your upcoming Position Paper.  
2. Share a modern-day piece of literature (new story, article, video, movie, novel, etc.) that supports your response and is a direct connection to the story you choose. Be sure to post the link to your modern piece of literature and explain how it connects to your chosen author/story. 
3. Finish your post by asking a question of your peers that promotes critical thinking on this subject.
Links Below:
• Shirley Jackson's chilling dystopian story, "The Lottery," is rife with conflict. As a cautionary tale, "The Lottery" is just as effective in modern times as in 1948, and set the stage for popular literature such as Hunger Games and The Handmaid's Tale.
• Jackson, S. (1948). The lottery, The New Yorker. Link to the full text in The New Yorker. 
https://www(dot)newyorker(dot)com/magazine/1948/06/26/the-lottery
• Philip K. Dick authored 121 short stories and 44 novels before he died at the age of 53. Many films are based on his work, such as Blade Runner and Minority Report. His most famous alternate-history novel is a current series on Amazon, titled The Man in the High Castle. 
• Dick, P. (1953/2017). The hanging stranger. American Literature.com. Link to the full text here. 
https://americanliterature(dot)com/author/philip-k-dick/short-story/the-hanging-stranger
• When Margaret Atwood authored The Handmaid's Tale in 1985, she might not have imagined it would have extended popularity for decades. Currently, it is a top-rated series on HBO and the novel is again on the New York Times bestseller list. As with most dystopian novels, it focuses on a society that is changed for what appears to be the betterment of its people. 
• In dystopian handmaid's tale, a warning for a new generation not to take rights for granted. (2017, April 25). PBS News Hour.
In dystopian 'Handmaid's Tale,' a warning for a new generation not to take rights for granted
https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=36TR0ESbhTE
Conflict in Literature (Outlines the different types of conflict)
https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=rM5cp_YL77k

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Man vs. Society
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Man vs. Society
I believe that Jackson best portrays Person vs. Society's conflict better than either Dick or Atwood because of the rather distressing insights and observations she makes of society in the short story. For example, one does not understand the purpose of the lottery until the very end, where the unfortunate victim (Tessie Hutchinson) struggles against the town, insistent on observing the yearly ritual of stoning one villager. In addition, Shirley captures mob psychology and conformity better than the other two writers: Tessie’s family members gang up with the other villagers to throw rocks at her.
However, the story achieves a terrifying effect through the skillful use of contrasts. The reader’s expectations are continuously kept at odds with the story's action, especially towards the end of the story. The picturesque setting of fine weather, beautiful scenery and family gatherings contrast sh...
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