In the reading selection, "The Lottery", how would the story change if the characters were able to overcome darker impulses? Write an example of dialogue and actions that creates positive changes to the ending.

Question

In the reading selection, "The Lottery", how would the story change if the characters were able to overcome darker impulses? Write an example of dialogue and actions that creates positive changes to the ending.

Scoring:
Essay Response: 16 points
Ideas/Purpose- Answer the question that shows how the ending creates a positive change.
Evidence- Dialogue shows alternate ending and how characters develop differently.
Conventions- Proofread for errors in spelling, capitalization, sentence's structure.

Answer the question to create the main point of your dialogue: How would the story change if the characters were able to overcome darker impulses?

Write a brief dialogue and actions to show a positive change from the original ending to the story: Create a brief dialogue (conversation between characters) with actions to show the positive changes.

write your response in one big sentence involving the question's procedures with 5-8 lines of character dialogue and some actions that creates positive changes to the ending that includes with this

Answer 1

If the characters in "The Lottery" were able to overcome their darker impulses, the story would take a more compassionate turn towards one another rather than participating in the violent tradition of stoning one of their own; for example, Mrs. Hutchinson could stand up against the lottery and suggest a more humane alternative, saying, "This tradition is barbaric and senseless, we must find a better way to resolve our conflicts," as the other villagers listen with growing realization and begin to question the validity of the lottery, ultimately deciding to abolish it and embrace a more peaceful and understanding community.