Blind Conformity In The Lottery, By Shiley Jackson

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“In an apparently perfect village, where charming traditions shape the fabric of daily life, lies a chilling tale that digs into the depths of human nature. Shiley Jackson’s ‘The Lottery’ unravels the disturbing consequences of blind conformity and the hidden darkness that hides beneath the form of tradition.”Study the dangers of blindly attaching to tradition, revealing the darker aspects of human nature hidden within seemingly ordinary societal rituals.“ Furthermore, Jackson uses symbolic elements such as the black box and the stones to bring out the villagers' involvement in the ritual, illustrating how the attraction of tradition can blind individuals to the moral indication of their action.“Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.”The blind