Economic Instability: Cause and Effect in The Lottery by Shirley Jackson This literary analysis of Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" will examine how outdated traditions, feminist rebellion and greed are the negative effects that the lottery brings forth in this story. Jackson has shown how economic instability is the cause of the social problems that arise within this rural township of high unemployment. Pages: 3 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 22373 Lit -Jackson Lottery.doc Price: 26.85