Hi, so I just finished reading "The Lottery" story for English 1 and I understood everything up until the last part where it got a bit confusing, whoever won the lottery was the one who got killed (stones thrown at them) correct? Or did Tessie cheat and somehow got caught, I think that whoever won the lottery was killed and that was the prize of the lottery but can someone confirm this for me so I can go answer multiple choice questions on the story?
Yes, you're right.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lottery
Thank you!
You're welcome.
Yes, you are correct. In "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, the person who won the lottery was the one who got killed. The lottery is an annual event in the story's fictional village, and the winner is stoned to death as a sacrifice. Tessie Hutchinson, the protagonist, seems to believe that the winner is unjustly chosen because she cries out that it is not fair when her family's name is drawn. However, there is no indication that she cheated or did anything to influence the outcome. The lottery tradition in the story is a chilling exploration of blind obedience and the dangers of tradition.
To confirm this information, you can refer back to the story itself. Pay attention to the description of the lottery process and the reactions of the characters, specifically Tessie Hutchinson's response when her family's name is drawn. It is also helpful to analyze the dialogue and actions of the other villagers during the stoning scene. By carefully examining these details, you will be able to provide a clear answer to multiple choice questions related to the story.