The grown-ups continued to do as they were brought up to do because repetition leads to automation. The author reiterates the theme when she talks about the practices of the people in the community before the lottery was starting: "Soon the men began to gather, surveying their own children, speaking of planting and rain, tractors and taxes" (Jackson 1). The way Jackson uses this quote demonstrates the natural feel the people had at this event; furthermore, highlighting the bond that was illustrated within the community. Not only were the grown-ups caught up in this event, but the children were involved also, so they will be carrying out the lottery to the next generation. The author states, "The children had stones already. And someone gave little Davy Hutchinson a few pebbles" (Jackson 5). The kids were being raised to follow the same pattern as their parents. Nobody was making a change; even though, a change should have been made, it wasn't happening because people are so afraid of making alterations.
The desire to end a brutal tradition is developed by Jackson when she uses Mr. Adams suggestions, and Mrs. Hutchinson phrases stating that an end to the lottery would be beneficial. Mrs. Hutchinson and Mr. Adams both wanted to discontinue the tradition of the lottery, for they saw it as an awful ritual. Mrs. Hutchinson confirms all the reasons for being against the lottery by saying, "Clean forgot what day it was.thought my old man was out back stacking wood" (Jackson 2). The lottery was a day everyone was anticipating all year, and a person doesn't forget it. Mrs. Hutchinson's character causes her to react to the lottery in this way because of the violent tragedy the lottery leads to. She was late on purpose, and she knew what she was doing. There was another person in the crowd, Mr. Adams, who gives an indication that change is inevitable. In the following quote, Jackson shows the significance of someone giving a hint of making a change, as opposed to actually taking action for change: "They do say that over in the north village they're talking of giving up the lottery" (Jackson 3).
