In Shirley Jackson’s, “The Lottery”, there is symbolism; symbolism that suggests resistance to change. The Lottery, which is an annual tradition, takes place on the same day every year, June 27th. In addition to being on the same day every year, it was at the same time, and at the same place, which was the town square. The black box was also a part of this tradition. It was a tradition, much like the …showed first 75 words of 792 total…

…showed last 75 words of 792 total…man Warner. I believe that Jackson is trying to show the reader the way that the world sometimes thinks. That thought is that change is something that isn’t always given a chance. It is overlooked by people that are comfortable with what is already being done. This story proves to us that there are many good things in change and we need to give it a chance in order to reveal the true outcome.