"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson tells the story of a summer day in a small village. The town folk have gathered on the square in order to engage in a lottery of sorts. Initially, the idyllic setting suggests that the pristine town enjoys a harmonious, peaceful existence. However, as the lottery progresses, some people begin to exhibit signs of anxiety and fear. This continues until one family is singled out as the "winners." They then have to engage in another lottery among themselves, which they are unhappy about. After the final drawing takes place, the reader finally understands the fear and anxiety, as the winner of this final lottery is stoned to death by the other people of town.
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