This short story “<em>The lottery”</em>is written by <em><u>Shirley Jackson</u></em> and tells about the seemingly harmless village tradition of holding an annual lottery, but with an unexpected ending. The lottery is in fact to get a sacrifice to ensure a good crop. The sacrificed person (lottery winner) must be stoned to death.
Question: Which detail from "The Lottery" best contributes to this theme?
Answer: The children gather stones before the adults assemble for the lottery.
