Question

Review the theme:

Sometimes traditions continue long after they've outlived their usefulness.

Which detail from "The Lottery" best contributes to this theme?

The children gather stones before the adults assemble for the lottery.

The shabby and faded black box

Tessie tries to get her adult married daughter included in the drawing, so as to protect herself.

Bill tells Tessie to shut up when she complains about the lottery.

Answer 1

The shabby and faded black box

Step-by-step explanation:

the box is old so its usefulness is non-existence

Answer 2

Bill tells Tessie to shut up when she complains about the lottery.