Symbols
The Rocks / Stones
Method of death
How is Tessie feeling when she gets the paper with a black dot?
She feels mistreated
What is the story's name
The Lottery
Who Is Mr. Summers
The unofficial leader of the small village.
who made this story?
Shirley Jackson
The White Piece Of Paper
You have another year to live
Is there any happiness in this story
no
What is the prize for winning?
Getting stoned
Who is Bill Hutchinson
Tessie's husband
If you win the lottery do you get money?
no
The Black Dot
Death
why were the kids gathering rocks
what is the main theme of this story?
Death
Who Is Tessie
Tessie Hutchinson (or Mrs. Hutchinson) is the unlucky loser of the lottery who gets stoned to death
How do you die in this story?
Rocks are thrown at you
The Black Box
Symbolizes death and that you are going to die
What did Tessie say after her family got the slips of paper?
This is not FAIR!
What is the theme of this story?
The power of tradition
Who is Mrs. Delacroix?
the first person Tessie speaks to when she arrives late at the lottery. When Tessie protests the method of drawing, it is Mrs. Delacroix who says, "Be a good sport, Tessie."
How many kids are in Tessie's family?
3 kids
Mr. Graves name
Death
What did Old Man Warner make the villagers do after Tessie screams for help?
encourages them to keep throwing rocks at her
Why did Shirley Jackson write this book?
To examine how blindly following traditions can be destructive.
Who is Old Man Warner
The oldest man in the village
how many people are in Tessie's family?
5 people are in Tessie's family