Essays About Television

Comparative Essay “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson and “The Lottery Ticket” by Anton Chekhov Most people today would define Lottery as the drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance, however these two stories give us a different out look on the word lottery. The stories “The […]

Symbolism in “The Lottery” The definition of the word lottery is a process or happening that is or seems to be determined by chance. In the story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, the author takes this to an extreme level. She uses various symbols to portray this grim story. By using symbols such as the […]

Irony, generally described as expressing something different from or opposite to a literal meaning, is used as an underlying theme in Shirley Jackson’s short story, The Lottery. As an age-old tradition, the lottery is one in which a single person in the town is randomly chosen, by a drawing, to be violently stoned by friends […]

Despite being married for almost a year, Harry and Maggie faced difficulties with their finances. The man resided in a council estate with minimal furnishings, including a table, two chairs, two beds, a basic kitchen and simple bathroom. He held dual employment roles as a newspaper deliveryman during the mornings and evenings while working part-time […]

In the TV commercial, there are two contestants and an audience who are from different cultures. The ad portrays an Asian lady and a Caucasian guy competing to book a hotel room before 200 other stranded passengers after a flight cancellation. The Asian lady successfully books a room using Orbitz, while the guy uses another […]

The SPORT Support Introduction explains that athletics involves physical ability and is a competitive game or interest. With the emergence of new media technologies, sports have become increasingly popular and attracted a growing fan base. Major events like Wimbledon, Olympics, and FIFA World Cup generate revenue for athletes and countries, creating a link between the […]

Throughout history, gambling has been widely considered immoral due to its lack of control over outcomes and lack of accountability for results. However, rather than banning it completely, there should be efforts made to improve the practice. Evidence shows that gambling dates back to before 6000 B.C., with Richard III in the UK prohibiting certain […]

The setting set forth by Shirley Jackson in the beginning of The Lottery creates a mood of peacefulness and tranquillity. This setting also creates an image in the mind of the reader, the image of a typical town on a normal summer day. Furthermore, Shirley Jackson uses the setting in The Lottery to foreshadow an […]

In this essay, we will primarily analyze the evolution of Ivan’s feelings towards his wife and family as the narrative of “The Lottery Ticket” by Anton Chekhov unfolds, as well as the literary techniques employed by the author to create suspense and captivate readers’ interest in the couple’s destiny. Anton Chekhov promptly delves into the […]

In her essay, Gloria Jimenez discusses the utilization of lotteries for manipulation purposes and examines possible resolutions to these concerns. The initial paragraph effectively introduces the thesis of the essay, emphasizing its influence on both society and government. According to the text, thirty-nine states and Washington, D.C operate lotteries and it is unlikely that these […]

Were you surprised by the ending of the story? If not, at what point did you know what was going to happen? How does Jackson start to foreshadow the ending in paragraphs 2 and 3? Conversely, how does Jackson lull us into thinking that this is just an ordinary story with an ordinary town? Where […]

Shirley Jackson wrote “The Lottery” in 1948 with a purpose in mind. Upon hearing the title, many readers think about a lottery in people want to win due to the fact that they could win millions of dollars. However, this is not the case in Jackson’s version where the lottery is one in which the […]

Since the dawn of civilization, human beings have participated in acts of sacrifice. In ancient cultures these sacrifices came in a physical form, usually in the form of blood. The fuel behind these acts of hostility and violence performed by these ancient cultures was simply an effort to satisfy their god or gods and gain […]

Evil can be defined as the horror of humanity. This is revealed through terrible actions, through the mentality of a mob, the plotting of murder in a most grotesque fashion or the pressing of asking a young child to open her mouth. In the following essay, each point mentioned above will be examined as elements […]

Shirley Jackson, the author of the short story “The Lottery” is both a traditional and a non-traditional woman of her time. She is a wife to critic Stanley Edgar Hyman and a mother to four kids (Jackson, 922). She is a typical housewife. She does the house chores, takes care of her children, attends PTA […]

Oprah Any person experiences growth of different aspects of personality during various points of time. In fact, it is the day to day good and bad experiences that shape the personality of an individual. There are different theories of growth of personality of an individual. In this assignment, I will take up the case of […]

Oprah Winfrey rose from a troubled youth and poverty to become the most influential and powerful woman in television. Forbes Magazine cited her as the world’s most highly paid entertainer. Winfrey is not only recognized as a talk show hostess, but also produces and acts in television movies and feature films. Oprah’s show is groundbreaking […]

Introduction The camera scans the public; women around the age of 30 and above are looking hopefully to the stage. There, Oprah Winfrey sits crossed-legged on a big yellow sofa. The camera zooms in on her perfect make-up, neatly done hair and perfect white teeth. She tells us the topic of the day and… we […]

Before watching the videos on crystal meth I was very uneducated when it came to the drug. After watching the Oprah Winfrey Show and Meth is Death video, it was very easy for me to come to the conclusion that crystal meth is a very intense and addictive drug. On the Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah […]

American television host, actress, producer, and philanthropist Oprah Gail Winfrey was born in the rural town of Kosciusko, Mississippi, on January 29, 1954 to Vernita Lee and Vernon Winfrey. Vernita and Vernon had Oprah at a young age and never were married to each other during the time of Oprah’s birth. Oprah Winfrey had a […]

When people watch The Oprah Winfrey Show many never think that Oprah Winfrey would be a lady who experienced a disheartening childhood. We know she worked her way up the social mobility ladder and media industry but have people stopped to think about the specifics of how Oprah did it? What qualities did Oprah bring […]

In the contemporary society, we constantly witness all kinds of media showcasing different celebrities. Celebrity concept is not a new term. In fact, credible sources allude that the term has been in existence for several decades prior to the 21st century. Celebrity as a term had its origin from the famous Latin phrase ‘celebritas.’ This […]