Characterization:
In this story there is a protagonist, an antagonist, and also setting extras. The protagonist in this story would certainly be the husband. The whole story is written on his point of view, it's all his thoughts and feelings about everything. I think that it's very helpful because that way you can connect with Ivan and understand his way of thinking and his train of thought. The story describes Ivan as a middle-class man, with an average life and he seems only 'satisfied' with it. Which is exactly why you know why winning the lottery was such a huge deal to him! It was finally his chance to add some excitement into his life! He wanted the best for himself and his wife, which makes him a very caring man.
Next, there would be the antagonist of the story which would be the wife because she doesn't really understand what her husband wants and since the story is being told by the husband, you don't really get to know the wife as well as the husband. She could be recognized as the antagonist also because she is working against the husband since they both want the same thing, but in different ways, which causes conflict between the two.
Lastly, there are the setting extras; which creates the atmosphere. I believe that the children that are mentioned really create the atmosphere to make the story seem more real because now they are pulling in other characters outside of just the husband and the wife which gives the reader a better idea of their lives.
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