In this essay I will first define narration and focalization explaining the meaning internal and external focalisation and intradiegetic and extradiegetic forms of narration I will then go on to support these definitions with examples from the text Things fall apart and using these examples I will point out both the similarities and differences between the forms of focalization and the forms of narration Firstly narration as already stated in the question is who speaks which is an accurate inte
What thoughts come to mind when you think of The Lottery Positive thoughts including money a new home excitement and happiness are all associated with the lottery in most cases However this is not the case in Shirley Jacksons short story The Lottery Here the characters in the story are not gambling for money instead they are gambling for their life A shock that surprises the reader as she unveils this horrifying tradition in the village on this beautiful summer day This gamble for their life is