10. What does Shirley Jackson accomplish by using stock characters in “The Lottery” instead of complex characters? (1 point)
Readers meet many different stock characters in “The Lottery.”
Readers focus on the mysterious plot events instead of the characters.
Readers know that each character plays an important role in the story.
Readers desire to learn more about each stock character’s motivations.
Readers focus on the mysterious plot events instead of the characters.
The correct answer is: Readers focus on the mysterious plot events instead of the characters.
By using stock characters in "The Lottery," Shirley Jackson shifts the readers' attention away from the individual character's motivations and focuses more on the mysterious plot events.