Question

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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 create positive changes in the ending.



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 a brief dialogue (conversation between characters) and actions to show a positive change from the original ending to the story.



Your answer should be 6-8 sentences (this includes lines of dialogue).

Answer 1

If the characters in "The Lottery" were able to overcome their darker impulses, the story would have a much more positive ending. For example, when Mrs. Hutchinson is chosen as the winner of the lottery, instead of stoning her to death, the other villagers could intervene and stop the violence. The dialogue could go something like this:

Villager 1: "Wait a minute, everyone! We don't have to do this. We can stop this madness."

Villager 2: "What do you mean? We've been doing this for as long as I can remember."

Villager 1: "That doesn't mean it's right. We can't just keep killing each other like this. We're better than this."

Villager 3: "I agree. Let's put down these stones and talk this out."

As the villagers put down their stones and start to talk, they realize the harm they have been causing each other for years. They come to a collective realization that the lottery has no place in their community and they vow to put an end to it. In this way, the story could end on a hopeful note, with the characters overcoming their darker impulses and choosing compassion and empathy instead.

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