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    The short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson describes an annual village tradition where residents gather for a lottery drawing but for an unsettling purpose. It explores human behavior within groups and how mob mentality can enable surprising actions. Considered one of the most famous American short stories, it presents a dystopian society where people participate in a frightening ritual and examines the dark side of conformity and tradition.

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    The short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson describes an annual village tradition where residents gather for a lottery drawing but for an unsettling purpose. It explores human behavior within groups and how mob mentality can enable surprising actions. Considered one of the most famous American short stories, it presents a dystopian society where people participate in a frightening ritual and examines the dark side of conformity and tradition.

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    “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson

    Every year, a small town holds an event known as “the lottery” that
    everyone attends. During this event, someone from the community is
    randomly chosen…but for what reason?
    What Is Great About It: The story makes you wonder about human
    behavior, particularly within a group of people. Perhaps you may have
    heard of the term “mob mentality” and how it can allow for some pretty
    surprising things to happen.
    This short story is considered to be one of the most famous short stories in
    American literature.
    It shows an example of what is known as a dystopian society, where
    people live in a frightening way. To learn more, you can check out this
    TED-ED video that tells you how you can recognize a dystopia. If you’re
    struggling to understand this video, it is available on FluentU as well. 

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