Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery”
What is the setting in Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery”? How is the atmosphere established? What is the time period, and how can you tell?”
1.) Explain the relationship between satyagraha and swaraj for Gandhi. How does his concept of non-violent resistance relate to his beliefs about God and punishment?
2)How widely and to what effect has Gandhi’s non-violent resistance been employed in political struggles? what are some of its advantages and disadvantages?
3.) Explain Gandhi’s contention that external independence (swaraj) depends upon internal swaraj. Do you think his reasoning is correct? why or why not?
4.) Compare and contrast Gandhi and Plato on the issue of appearance and reality.