I completely agree with you. I think it is a case of not being the one to stand out or speak out against the masses. It is a type of self preservation, not wanting to mark yourself out as different or trouble, or perhaps even a potential target.

There were many unanswered questions which I think are also in the minds of many of the townsfolk, such as why the lottery began, and why don't they just stop? It was remarked in the story that other neighbouring towns had stopped their lotteries, but people said that it was a bad idea and would lead to disruption. Is this what they really believed or what they felt they should say?

What do you think would happen if someone did have the nerve to say no?

Pixie // Hufflepuff