The Lottery Themes at a Glance. ... In "The Lottery," Shirley Jackson represents the notion of the scapegoat as someone who is blamed for the evils of a society and banished in order to expel sin and allow for renewal. ... The refusal of the townspeople to abandon tradition and question ...
Tell them what you want. Become more responsible and make sure you have their trust. Tell them that this is what you really want to do and that you won’t let them down. Good luck
