The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
Response:
Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” shocked me because it starts out so normally, with a small-town gathering that seems friendly and harmless. The calm, everyday tone made the ending even more horrifying when the townspeople turn on one of their own. What struck me most was how no one questioned the ritual — it shows how dangerous tradition can be when people follow it blindly. I think Jackson wanted readers to see how violence and conformity can hide behind ordinary social customs. It made me think about what “traditions” we still follow today without really questioning why.
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