Themes in "The Lottery"

What theme does the villagers' blind adherence to the ritual display?

• The positives of freedom of choice

• The dangers of tradition

• The importance of justice

• The importance of community

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the story suggest about violence in society?

• Violence is always justified

• Violence can be normalized by tradition

• Unjust violence only happens in uncivilized societies

• Violence is rare

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does "The Lottery" explore the theme of conformity?

• By showing how people will question authority

• By celebrating individualism

• By showing the positives of change

• By showing the pressures to follow societal norms

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the lack of villagers questioning the lottery suggest about the theme of authority?

• People often accept authority without thinking critically

• Those is charge should always be trusted

• You should not rebel against authority

• Those in charge know what is best for society

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How is the black box symbolic of tradition in the story?

• It represents new ideas and progress

• It symbolizes the importance of community

• It shows how traditions can decay and become outdated

• It is a sign for the hope for change

What does the lack of knowledge about the origins of the lottery suggest?

• People often accept traditions without knowing their origins or original purpose

• That the reasons for why traditions start are not really important

• That people don't care about history and find it boring

• None of these answers

What does Old Man Warner's defense fo the lottery suggest about people's attitudes about tradition?

• People are eager to change traditions and create new ones

• People don't trust the people who came before them or their traditions

• People avoid following traditions

• People are reluctant to change traditions