Looking at society from our own experiences and pass judgments, there is a point where a line must be drawn and wasting of human life is that line. ... The young kids gathered in the town square. ... When the men and women arrived, they brought with them a less jovial tone. ... The children and adults of this small town showed the tradition to be acceptable and honorable to their society. ... The black box holds the key between life and death to every person in the town. ...

• Word Count: 746
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The story begins with young children gathering in the town square. ... Soon the men and women arrive, bringing with them a less jovial tone. ... It is only after we create some distance in between ourselves and our shortcomings, that we are able to truly criticize ourselves and our actions. ... When there is a talk about lottery, the first thing that comes to our minds is a huge amount of money. ...

• Word Count: 822
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

But what about some of our traditions? Are there any traditions that would be inconceivable to people outside our community? ... Different people are attracted to different types of tones or moods. "The Lottery" contains many different tones and attitudes, and "The Rocking-Horse Winner" keeps the same general attitude throughout the story. ... The readers feel the suspense that the towns people in the story experience. ...

• Word Count: 936
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School