Review the theme:

sometimes traditions continue long after they've outlived their usefulness.

which detail from "the lottery" best contributes to this theme?

the children gather stones before the adults assemble for the lottery.

the shabby and faded black box

tessie tries to get her adult married daughter included in the drawing, so as to protect herself.

bill tells tessie to shut up when she complains about the lottery.

Hhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelllllllllllllllpppppppppppp me

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contain flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story.

Select 4 statements which could be considered a "theme" of a story, play, poem, etc. a.sometimes the most profound ideas can come from unfamiliar places. b.my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. c. once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. d the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. e a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. f innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. g king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. evil often wears the disguise of innocence.