"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson warns against blindly following traditions without questioning their morality. The seemingly ordinary setting of the lottery is described as "clear and sunny," which seems like a great day, but the ensuing horror begins when Tessie Hutchinson becomes the "winner.” When she wins she is stoned to death, as well as her family members participate in the stoning. Moreover, in the article “The Dangers of Traditions” traditional events like the “Running of the Bulls” include people running away from angry bulls with no protection, or anyone to help them. Multiple people die from getting trampled by the bulls, which they participate in because it's a tradition. Throughout reading these texts, they both highlight the
