Question

In “The Lottery” Jackson does not tell the purpose of the lottery until the crowd begins to stone Mrs. Hutchinson. Why does Jackson wait until the end of the story to reveal important information about the plot? Use text evidence to support your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

By waiting until the end of the story to reveal the purpose of the lottery, Jackson gives the story a suspenseful tone and makes the reader curious as to how the story will end.