The Lottery

Author- Shirley Jackson
Title- "The Lottery"
Theme- The 'tribal nature' of any small community

 I grew up on a farm outside of Lapwai. I went to Culdesac school, from preschool through sixth
 grade. They would always have Shebang days every summer. It seemed to be a time when everyone
in the small community would come together, no matter how hot it would get that day. And trust me,
it was hot! "The Lottery" sort of seems to be like this too. It is tradition for them to do this, and they
were going to keep it that way. It seems sometimes that the logical thing to do isn't always what is
 done. It's like there is an unknown hierarchy in places like these and things have to go on as usual, despite the circumstances.
It was sort of the same in Kendrick, when I moved there in Junior high. There was always the Locust Blossom Festival. It is something to bring the community together, along with others, for something that is important to them. The lottery is something bringing the people in the story together too, and it must be important to them in a way, otherwise they would try to stop it.

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Mrs. Mallards
1. I never thought life would be so fragile.
2. Something sudden can change everything.
3. Appreciate what you've got.
4. Love those you have not lost.
5. Oh the opportunities.
6. Dream state.
7. Having an out of body experience.
8. This can't be true!
9. Don't give up hope.
10. Today is a new day.
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_New_Beginning

 

Guy

There is always work to be done. Go to work, be on time. Work hard and be responsible. We go to church on Sunday's. Wear your tie. Tuck in your shirt. The preacher comes over for afternoon BBQ and football. Try in school, even if it is pretty boring at times. And of course, try out for football, not soccer. Drive the speed limit so you don't get a ticket. Learn how to change that tire. The engine is important for you to know about. Don't let the oil run out. Go to the games on Friday nights. Try out for football, not soccer. Football is our game. The high school has a lot of druggies, better not catch you with any of that crap. The coach will kick you off the team. Always work hard. And don't forget to try out for football, not soccer.