Comparing and Contrasting The Prodigal Son and the Lottery

Write a compare/contrast essay on the two short stories “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson and “The Prodigal Son” by St. Luke

A outline that includes a thesis statement must also be included. Essay is 3 pages and outline 1.
Also, at least 1 of these elements of fiction must be the focus of your essay:
• Conflict/Plot/Structure
• Characterization
• Setting
• Theme/Authors’ Purposes
• Point of View, and/
• Tone/Style/Irony/Symbol/Imagery