The Lottery and Other Stories

The Lottery

8. This story satirizes a number of social issues, including the reluctance of people to reject outdated traditions, ideas, rules, laws, and practices. What kinds of traditions, practices, laws, etc. might "The Lottery" represent?

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The lottery represents outdated, paganistic rituals based upon superstition.

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