Shirley Jackson’s short story presents us with a view of the inhumanity, unfairness, and cruelty in the world. She draws on the fact that everyone, no matter if traditionally or spontaneously done, has some form of cruelty or unfairness within themselves and also how society influences the action of out children.
This story takes place in a small town that practices a traditional lottery. The lottery, usually associated with a monetary prize, is now associated with death by stoning. This unfair treatment is a perfect example of the way society can treat individuals inhumanely or cruel. Mrs. Hutcherson’s death was chosen by a slip of paper; this showed how society does not give you an option but takes your life in
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