The Original Purpose In Shirley Jackson's The Lottery
Once upon a time, there was a town existing in a dystopian society titled “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson. The citizens were about to participate in The Lottery, not to be confused with the modern day lottery which involves spending and losing lots of money. After the process was completed, Tessie was “chosen”. The people of this small village suddenly started to stone Tessie to the death. The End.
But why was Tessie stoned? What is the purpose of this annual event? The Lottery has an original purpose and a current purpose. The original purpose relies hugely on the quote by Old Man Warner; “‘“Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.” First thing you know, we’d all be eating stewed chickpeas and acorns. There’s always been a lottery.’”
But why was Tessie stoned? What is the purpose of this annual event? The Lottery has an original purpose and a current purpose. The original purpose relies hugely on the quote by Old Man Warner; “‘“Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.” First thing you know, we’d all be eating stewed chickpeas and acorns. There’s always been a lottery.’”