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"THE LOTTERY" SHORT STORY DISCUSSION
(the book discussion is above this discussion)

It's time for the two readings discussions!

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-50 points to the top commenter, one in the novel and and one in the short story discussion.
-40 points for second, one for novel and one for short story discussion
-30 points for third, one for novel and one for short story discussion.

Discussions will end Friday, March 24th. This will give you all two full weeks for discussion. Don't hesitate to ask me any questions!

Anna M // Restricted Section Mod

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It isn't outlined. There are some interesting theories cropping up based on the short story.

Possible reasons the tradition started:
1) Human sacrifice for thanks and continued blessings upon the town.
2) Scapegoat for sins committed by the community.
3) Keeping the "small" in "small town."
4) A measure of control.
5) A reminder of mortality.
6) Getting all their evil out in one day.
7) Extermination of a bitchy spouse.
8) Target practice.

I think part of the premise is to leave us to wonder why such senseless killing is deemed "necessary" in the world at large. I think the story was written as a starting point and was meant to fuel domestic or international discussion to some degree. The town seems so "average, right and moral" yet they engage in this horrific practice.
I see this as simply a metaphor for the world we live in, and the story seems as relevant (or more so) today than ever before.

Karina Black//Ravenclaw

Once again, completely agree.

Target practice *snerks*. Okay, anyway. I do believe that it does bring to life the nessesary evils that live in the world. And the things that might seem proper to one group would seem horrible to another. But for that first group it is the right and proper thing to do ever year. And I agree that it makes another point that you should never just look at the cover of something because deep down something evil could be going on.

Jen//Hufflepuff

RESTRICTED SECTION: SHORT STORY DISCUSSION

Re: The ritual - why is it tradition?

Re: The ritual - why is it tradition?