The Lottery
Since the beginning of time, man has conformed to society’s rules and regulations to keep from having the label of “rebel” tattooed to his forehead and sometimes for stability, order, and safety. Although man can think for himself, his actions usually reflect what society has deemed acceptable. Tradition and conformity are essential parts of “fitting in” with a society when a person has different beliefs or opinions. As we see in “The Lottery,” children, like Davy, are taught what they are supposed to do, rather than why they are doing it, and what the consequences are. The adults in Jackson’s story are the result of these lessons. Many people have a respect for tradition and condemn anyone who dares to go against it, or disregard it. Society gets into a ritual of what should be done just because it has always been done, rather than whether it is humane. In “The Lottery,” the villagers participate because it is a tr
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Some common words found in the essay are:
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Approximate Word count = 626
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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