The Lottery Questions on Mrs. Hutchinson's Arrival
The Lottery
Who can be inferred to have died in last year's lottery?
In last year's lottery, it can be inferred that Mr. Watson was the victim, as the "Watson boy" now draws for his family, implying his father's absence. This is further suggested by the villagers'...
The Lottery
In "The Lottery," why was Mrs. Hutchinson late to the lottery drawings?
Mrs. Hutchinson was late to the lottery drawings because she "clean forgot what day it was." She thought her husband was outside stacking wood and only remembered the date when she noticed her...