Sustained Analysis: The Lottery
This passage creates a bigger picture that can be related to our world today. The lottery is like any tradition that is blindly followed and left unquestioned for current generations. The lottery is essentially morally wrong however, no one questions it until, ultimately, they are the chosen ones. The passage describes the way in which Mr. Summers spoke to Bill, which was “formally.” Mr. Summers asks him, “How many kids, Bill?” This word choice helps to develop not only the Mr. Summers character, but it also adds to the importance of his role in the story. The way in which Mr. Summers spoke to Bill properly, shows his seriousness and devotion for the lottery. He was in no position to joke around nor stall; instead he was ready to continue his tradition. Mr. Summers represents all the people who ignorantly follow traditions. …show more content…
Bill replies to one of Mr. Summers statements about the rules of the Lottery with an “I guess not.” This answer is not as firm and as sure a ‘No.” Bill’s statement starts to expose his unsureness. However, how Bill acts next is what ends up determining his role in the passage and the message he’ll send in the story. Mr. Summers goes on to ask Bill two questions; he replies to Mr. Summers using the words “Right” and “Three,” which are essentially very short and vain answers. Bills frankness expressed from his responses actively show his uncertainties, however he goes on without expressing his actual thoughts because he can’t question
This passage creates a bigger picture that can be related to our world today. The lottery is like any tradition that is blindly followed and left unquestioned for current generations. The lottery is essentially morally wrong however, no one questions it until, ultimately, they are the chosen ones. The passage describes the way in which Mr. Summers spoke to Bill, which was “formally.” Mr. Summers asks him, “How many kids, Bill?” This word choice helps to develop not only the Mr. Summers character, but it also adds to the importance of his role in the story. The way in which Mr. Summers spoke to Bill properly, shows his seriousness and devotion for the lottery. He was in no position to joke around nor stall; instead he was ready to continue his tradition. Mr. Summers represents all the people who ignorantly follow traditions. …show more content…
Bill replies to one of Mr. Summers statements about the rules of the Lottery with an “I guess not.” This answer is not as firm and as sure a ‘No.” Bill’s statement starts to expose his unsureness. However, how Bill acts next is what ends up determining his role in the passage and the message he’ll send in the story. Mr. Summers goes on to ask Bill two questions; he replies to Mr. Summers using the words “Right” and “Three,” which are essentially very short and vain answers. Bills frankness expressed from his responses actively show his uncertainties, however he goes on without expressing his actual thoughts because he can’t question