1. The Lottery and Attitudes of Society
Interestingly, all the participants in this lottery stone the winner to death in the excuse of their traditions and rituals (Jackson 25). ... In this case of the lottery, the stoning of the winner to death is a sign of hope among these townspeople of an increased harvest of corn during the next harvest period. ... The stoning of winners in the lottery presents a similar case where through physical humility of a few, the whole communities are expected to benefit. ... The villagers are presented by the author as very curious and eager in waiting for the day of lottery and they are happy to parti...
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