Jackson also has a character in his short story, "The Adventures of James Harris", named James Harris. Jackson seems to keep James Harris as relatively the same character, or at least the same qualities. "Jackson's symbolic intentions are not incidental but, indeed, primary." (Nebeker) Jackson proves to be a very complex author in the details of her story, particularly in "The Lottery". Without delving into “The Lottery,” it is difficult to grasp the true meaning of the story. On the surface, the lottery is about a town that sacrifices a resident to have a good agricultural season, but with a little research, we discover that "The Lottery" is full of irony that stands out and brings a whole new vision of the 'history..