In the reading selection, "The Lottery", how would the story change if the characters were able to overcome darker impulses? Write an example of dialogue and actions that creates positive changes to the ending.

Question

In the reading selection, "The Lottery", how would the story change if the characters were able to overcome darker impulses? Write an example of dialogue and actions that creates positive changes to the ending.

Scoring:
Essay Response: 16 points
Ideas/Purpose- Answer the question that shows how the ending creates a positive change.
Evidence- Dialogue shows alternate ending and how characters develop differently.
Conventions- Proofread for errors in spelling, capitalization, sentence's structure.

Answer the question to create the main point of your dialogue: How would the story change if the characters were able to overcome darker impulses?

Write 5 lines of character quotes and dialogue and some actions to show a positive change from the original ending to the story: Create a brief dialogue (conversation between characters) with actions to show the positive changes.

write your response in one big sentence involving the question's procedures with 5 lines of character quotes and some actions that creates positive changes to the ending

Answer 1

If the characters in "The Lottery" were able to overcome darker impulses, the story would change drastically. Instead of blindly participating in the ritualistic stoning, the villagers would question the tradition and work together to abolish it. For example, Mrs. Adams could say, "Why do we continue this barbaric tradition?" leading to a discussion among the villagers about the senseless violence. Mr. Summers could then propose a new, more humane way of choosing a 'winner' for the lottery, such as a simple drawing of names from a hat. The villagers, realizing the cruelty of their previous actions, would agree to the change and end the lottery once and for all. This positive change would ultimately lead to a more compassionate and just community, free from the dark impulses that once controlled them.