Shirley Jackson in "The Lottery" relates the story of a cruel event which is annually celebrated in a small town as part of their tradition. Their residents select a person from the town by a drawing, who will be the winner. Ironically the prize is not good, but to be stoned by the villagers. Nowadays, there are many cultures which perform cruel, abominable, and hurtful rituals violating the most fundamental human rights, such as life. The author wants us to become aware that we cannot carry our traditions only because they are part of our customs regardless its nature. In conclusion, we should not support absurd rituals of the past only for fear of being different and being against a group.
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