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Journal : ACCELERATION: Multidisciplinary Research Journal

SOCIALLY CONSTRUCTED DEATH IN SHIRLEY JACKSON’S THE LOTTERY Winarti; Hidayatulloh, Aris; SM, Syafrianto; Marginingsih; Setiawati, Beta; Wardhani, Evi Murti
Acceleration: Multidisciplinary Research Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Acceleration: Multidisciplinary Research Journal
Publisher : PT Akselerasi Karya Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70210/amrj.v3i2.140

Abstract

Death as a literary theme has long served as a reflection on life, existence, and cultural values. This study investigates how social traditions legitimize inherited violence in Shirley Jackson's The Lottery, arguing that the story represents death not as a natural or inevitable occurrence, but as a culturally sanctioned and ideologically constructed event. Employing a qualitative content analysis grounded in structuralist and deconstructive theory, the research examines how meaning is produced through recurring symbols—the black box, stones, and ritual—revealing the mechanisms by which violence becomes normalized within communal structures. By integrating structuralist attention to narrative systems with deconstruction’s critique of fixed meaning, this study contributes to literary scholarship by demonstrating how Jackson’s story functions as a critique of social complicity and ritualized violence. Theoretically, the paper advances discussions on the intersection of ideology, tradition, and power in literary representations of death, offering insights into how fiction can expose the constructed nature of social norms and the ethical consequences of collective obedience.
Co-Authors ACHMAD RIFAI Agus Kamaludin Agus Setia Budi Agusta Dian Ellina Al Hanani, Moh Lutfi Salim Al Hussein Flowers Rizqi Alfarizi, Muhammad Iqbal Amir, Indah Ramadhani Ana Gori Ana Shofiana Jamilah Andriani, Diana Angga Lisdiyanto Anindhiasti Ayu Kusuma Asri Annisa Firanti Anzhari, A Muh Aprillia, Dina Aprin Rusmawati Arief Saputro Aris Aksarah Ayu Rahmawati Baharta, Fadilah Bambang Yudi Cahyono beta setiawati Catur Lega Wibisono Chikah Arfah, Muhammad Isra' Chrisna Bayu Septrianto Dadan Suryana Dady Sulaiman Damayanti Suhita Dewi, Dinie Anggraeni Eka Putra, Muh Wahyu Eva Iryani Evania Putri Setianingsih Evi Murti Wardhani Fadllurrohman Farida Mayar Fatimah Galeh Septiar Pontang Gongma Sari Siagian Gusriani, Wira Herning Dyah K.W Hidayatulloh, Aris Ida agnes Idris Islahuddin Jasinta Berum Joko Suranto Jumardin Jumriani Kalyana Safira Sarah Darmawan Lestari, Aprillia Audry Lidya Saputri Lina Lisdiyanto, Angga Luthfi Nasiroh Khoirun Nisa Ma'rifah, Iza MARGININGSIH Mista, Hunaidah Miyaqi, Iqlides Ahmad Mohamad Muspawi MULYADI Naldi Ode Jimu Novita Nur Syahriani Nurul Arfinanti Nurul Fahida Oktavianus Sarno Partiwi, Widya Praba Padma Arsyada Purbowati Putra, Ricky Armando Ratna Yulistiani Retnaningtyas, Erma Risda Fitria Anjanie Rizki Amalia Rizky Aditya Nugroho Salimah Sari, Ayu Lingga Ratna Sari, Novi Engla Satria, Sri Siti Rohmah SM, Syafrianto Sugiarti, Wiwi Sujatmika, Arif Rahman Sukarni Sutrisiati Syahri Mu’min Tri Hastuti Tri Septianto Ulva , Siti Maria Vikri Furkhoni Iqbal W, Suparta Wardhani, Evi Murti Warti Wartiningtyas Wati Fajzrina, Lati Nurliana Wida Ningsih Widiyanto, Endra Widya Ningsih Widyaningrum, Tahlia Aninda Yulia Wijayanti, Amanda WINDA Winduro, Wirid Wiwie Yuniar Putri Syafi'i Zaitun Abidin