In 1948, Shirley Jackson wrote a popular story called “The Lottery.” In the story, a town holds a drawing every spring that ever
yone must enter. No one knows where the tradition came from. When it is time for the lottery, the town has a large celebration. Then, everyone must draw a slip of paper. The person who draws a slip of paper with a black dot must be sacrificed. Which details in this contemporary story were likely influenced by the story of Theseus and the Minotaur? Check all that apply.