The Lottery Questions on First Round
The Lottery
Why was Tessie unhappy with the first drawing in "The Lottery"?
Tessie is unhappy with the first drawing because it means that someone from her family will be stoned to death that day, but it seems as though the thing that upsets her most is her own increased...
The Lottery
What are the two rounds in "The Lottery" about and how do they differ?
In "The Lottery," the first round selects a family, while the second round determines which family member is chosen. Initially, each family head draws a slip of paper, with one marked by a black...
The Lottery
What is the difference in who draws the slips in the lottery's two rounds?
The lottery in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" involves two rounds. In the first round, the head of each family, usually the man, draws a slip to determine which family will be chosen. Exceptions...