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ACTIVITY 1: Two-Sentence Horror Stories
After reading “The Lottery,” consider what makes the short story a staple of the horror genre. What is revealed about human nature, including the thematic motifs of The Scapegoat, Small Towns and Small Minds, and The Cruelty of Friends and Family, through the actions of the characters? Follow these steps to write your own horror story, using only two sentences:
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The Haunting Of Hill House
The Haunting Of Hill House
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The Possibility of Evil
The Possibility of Evil
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We Have Always Lived in the Castle
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
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