Write a short reflection on one of these topics from the two stories for the week. Each reflection should be at least 75 words. You will write a total of

two reflections, one from each story. “The Lottery” 1. Consider the style of Jackson in “The Lottery.” What makes the story so believable? What

does this add to the suspense and the surprise at the end of the story. or 2. Discuss the theme of the power of tradition in the story “The Lottery.” Is the power of tradition decreasing or increasing? Why? “Everyday Use” 1. What does the term “everyday use” mean to the three main characters?

What do you think that Dee will do with the “everyday” items that she collects from her mother? Or 2. Compare two daughters in the story. What do they represent? “The Joy Luck Club” Answer this question in a brief essay of at least 75 words. What are the two kinds of daughters described in

“The Joy Luck Club”? Which kind was the main character? How do the music selections reflect the daughters that are described?