The Lottery

"The Lottery"  By: Shirley Jackson
Theme:  Stoning


In the short story "The Lottery," 1 towns-person a year is chosen at random and stoned to death.  They call this process the lottery.  Every person in the town attends, and 1 person from each family draws a piece of paper from a black box.  If their piece of paper had a black circle on it, they "won," and they were to get stoned.  The stoning was done by the remaining family members and friends.

In the story, the stoning was done so casually that it seemed as though it was an everyday event for the townspeople.  "All right, folks, Mr. Summers said. Let's finish quickly."  Mr. Summers was directing the townspeople to collect the stones and hurry up.  Even friends of the women getting stoned were eager to participate.  "Mrs. Delacroix selected a stone so large she had to pick it up with both hands and turned to Mr. Dunbar. Come on, she said. Hurry up."

Stoning has been around for many years as a method of killing people.  We don't use this method anymore, but we do use something along the same lines.  When someone has been ordered to be put to death, we use lethal injection.  Although this doesn't include pain like stoning did, it does include an audience.  When someone gets put to death due to a murder or rape, the family members of the victim can come and watch.  This is similar to the stoning because when the towns-person got stoned, everyone was around to watch and even participate.

Mrs. Mallard

Mrs. Mallard

I miss my beloved husband <3

Life is too short to be held back, live free

There is plenty of beauty in the world

I love morning walks through the neighborhood!

 I am so thankful to have my sister.

My condition is getting worse, but I am staying positive

I am going to the doctor today! I'll keep you posted.

I still miss my husband..

Family is the best medicine.

Time is coming to an end.


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Girl Imitation

From Girl to Boy:
Family always comes first.  Be sure that you work your job as hard as you can, but don't work too often.  Always look out for your little sister.  Go out and have fun on the weekends, but never cross the line.  Don't get into fights that are unnecessary. Get into fights when you need to.  When you find a good women, you better treat her right.  Don't be a quitter.  Always follow through.  Never let your pants sag.  Family always comes first. Never let another man support your family, that is your job.  Always remember how to drive a manual.  Teach your son how to drive a manual.  Teach your daughter how to drive a manual. Never ever hit a girl. Respect your mother each and every day.  Be able to admit when you are wrong, but don't ever give up.  Keep trying until you succeed.  If you have to cry, don't let anyone see it.  Always hunt for your own meat.  Family always comes first.  Be a role model for your little brother.  When you make a mistake, fix it.  Don't be lazy.  Always do more than the minimum.  If you are asked to do something, do it.  Back-talking is not an option.  When your vehicle breaks down, take care of it yourself.  Be the man you would want your son to be.  Never be ashamed of where you came from.  Do not ever cheat on a woman.  When you have no where else to turn, come  home.
And always remember that family comes first.