Discussion: Making Text—to—World Connections in “The Lottery” (A as/of L) a a. This story satirizes a number of social issues, including the reluctance of people to reject outdated traditions, ideas, rules, laws and practices. What kinds of traditions, practices, laws, etc. in our society could the story represent? b) “The Lottery” was published in 1948, just after WWII. What other cultural or historical events, attitudes, or institutions could Jackson be satirizing in this story?
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