Sadly, the villagers have failed to understand the meaning and purpose behind the lottery; leading to the murders of innocent villagers. Summer has ended and children are gathering to find the smoothest rocks to participate in the annual “lottery.” As the author indicates, “ Bobby Martin has already stuffed his pockets full of stones, and the other boys soon followed his example, selecting the smoothest and roundest stones…”(Jackson 127) This implies how tradition can be accepted to the point where children take part in murdering their community members including long time friends. Children were born into this enduring tradition in which they participate as much as the adults do. Ignoring the meaning of this monstrous ritual, it reveals how
