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The short story "The Lottery" takes place in a small, unnamed village on a sunny summer day. All of the villagers gather in the town square for the annual lottery. The lottery is a tradition that the villagers follow without question. Old Man Warner believes strongly in upholding traditions. Tessie Hutchinson is selected as the winner of the lottery, and as a result, all of the villagers stone her to death. The story highlights how blindly following tradition can lead to shocking and violent outcomes.

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