Characters
Which character was late to the lottery, Why.
Mrs. Hutchinson, She forgot what day it was.
Which part of the story is the rising action?
When the lottery begins.
What color is the box?
Black.
How did Mrs. Hutchinson remember what day it was?
She looked out the kitchen window and the kids were gone.
How do they know who wins the lottery?
They draw paper and who ever has the black dot wins.
Which character thought quitting the lottery was a bad idea?
Old man Warner.
What is the resolution of the story?
Mrs. Hutchinson was stoned.
How long has Old Man Warner been present for the lottery?
77 years.
What is the Mood and Tone of the story?
The mood is sad and depressing.
The tone is evil and serious.
Who is the protagonist?
Mrs. Hutchinson.
Which character has broken their leg? Who draws for them
Mr. Dunbar, and his wife draws for him.
What part of the story is the falling action?
When Mrs. Hutchinson is protesting against the unfairness.
What is the new change to the lottery ritual?
They use paper instead of wooden chips.
Who arrived in the square first?
The kids.
How many people live in the village?
300 people.
Which character brought the black box to the crowd?What other character brought the three legged stool?
Mr. Summers & postmaster/Mr.Graves.
What was the setting (month, time, etc.)?
June, 10 am, 300 people, a small town.
Where is the box kept during the rest of the year?
The night before its kept in a safe at the coal mine and the rest of the year different places nobody exactly knows.
What is the main type of conflict is (what vs. what)?
Man Vs. Society.
What is the point of view?
3rd person.
Which character drew the paper out of the box, What happened to them?
Tessie Hutchinson and she was stoned by everyone around her.
What are some events of foreshadowing.
The kids picking up rocks, The box was black.
How long does it take from beginning to end of the lottery?
10 A.m to noon dinner.
What do the rocks represent in this story?
Rocks represent death.
What type of characters are Mr. Summers and Mr. Hutchinson (dynamic or static)?
Static.