The Lottery

Since the beginning of time, man has conformed to society’s rules and regulations to keep from having the label of “rebel” tattooed to his forehead and sometimes for stability, order, and safety. Although man can think for himself, his actions usually reflect what society has deemed acceptable. Tradition and conformity are essential parts of “fitting in” with a society when a person has different beliefs or opinions. As we see in “The Lottery,” children, …

…it comes to them and the way people see them. Although sometimes it is not intentional, evil doesn’t always announce itself, especially in traditions and rituals. In this story, an entire village operates in evil without noticing it. They end up murdering their friends and family all for the sake of tradition and conformity. Evil, inhumanity, and injustice are so commonplace in human society that they disappear into the framework of our daily lives.