Question 1.Should tradition override relationships?
No. Relationships are more important than tradition.
Question 2.Do the villagers feel remorse for killing Mrs Hutchinson?Why?
No, they do not.The villagers tried to take as many stones as they could for stoning Mrs Hutchinson.
Question 3.How do I view the community in The Lottery?
I view the community as religious and barbaric as they place tradition over relationships and they actually enjoy stoning people.
Question 4.What is the significance of the characters' names?
Summer is usually associated with happiness so when Mr Summers conducts the lottery, it seems quite contradictory.
Question 5.What is the significance of the village being portrayed as a typical close-knit mid western American community?
It tells readers that this can happen even in typical close-knit communities in advanced countries.
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Wah, zai kia. Your answer so short yet fully expresses the essence of your response towards the questions.
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