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Who is the main character of the story?
Who is the main character of the story?
What is Bill Hutchinson's role in the story?
What is Bill Hutchinson's role in the story?
He is Tessie's husband and the head of their household.
What is Mr. Summers known for?
What is Mr. Summers known for?
Old Man Warner supports giving up the lottery tradition.
Old Man Warner supports giving up the lottery tradition.
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What does Mrs. Adams say about the lottery?
What does Mrs. Adams say about the lottery?
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Who helps Mr. Summers conduct the lottery?
Who helps Mr. Summers conduct the lottery?
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Who fills in for Mr. Dunbar during the lottery?
Who fills in for Mr. Dunbar during the lottery?
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Who is Davy Hutchinson?
Who is Davy Hutchinson?
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Match the following characters with their roles in the story:
Match the following characters with their roles in the story:
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Study Notes
Tessie Hutchinson
- Main character and victim of the lottery, mother of four including one married daughter.
- Initially cheerful but arrives late to the lottery, demonstrating possible avoidance.
- Displays fear and anger upon realizing her fate when chosen.
Bill Hutchinson
- Tessie's husband and father to their four children, selected as head of household in the lottery.
- Accepts his fate with stoicism, prioritizing community authority over family authority.
- Compliant when Tessie's name is drawn, contrasting with her reaction.
Mr. Summers
- Official in charge of the lottery and local coal business, known for his outgoing personality.
- Efficient and brisk while conducting the lottery, treating it like a community event.
- Subject of local pity due to his childless status and dominating wife, according to Old Man Warner.
Old Man Warner
- The oldest resident in the village, representing tradition and continuity of the lottery for 77 years.
- Views changes and rumors about discarding the lottery unfavorably, linking it to societal decay.
- Believes the lottery is essential for a civilized society.
Mr. Adams
- First participant to draw since the lottery operates in an alphabetical order.
- Open to discussions about eliminating the lottery, but ultimately complies when the stoning starts.
Mrs. Adams
- Remarks on nearby towns abandoning the lottery, indicating a potential shift in perspective.
Dickie Delacroix
- Young son of Mr. and Mrs. Delacroix, seen collecting stones at the story's opening.
Mr. Delacroix
- Participant in the lottery, drawing slips for himself, his wife, and his son.
Mrs. Delacroix
- Tessie's neighbor, encourages her to maintain a sportsmanlike attitude when her family's name is drawn.
Horace Dunbar
- A young boy unable to draw a lottery slip for his family due to age restrictions.
Mrs. Dunbar
- Represents her invalid husband in the lottery, showing her determination despite nervousness about her role.
Mr. Graves
- Postmaster who assists Mr. Summers in executing the lottery, committed to its rules and smooth operation.
Mrs. Graves
- Friendly participant in the lottery, present during the stoning, reminds Tessie of the lottery's fairness.
Bill Hutchinson Jr.
- Oldest son of Tessie and Bill Hutchinson, participates in the final drawing with his family.
Davy Hutchinson
- Youngest son of the Hutchinson family, also draws during the lottery and participates in the stoning ritual.
Eva Hutchinson
- Oldest daughter of Bill and Tessie Hutchinson, participates in the lottery under her husband's family following her marriage.
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Dive into the characters of Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery'. This quiz features flashcards focusing on key figures, their traits, and their roles in the unsettling narrative. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of the story's complexities.
