Question

In the reading selection, "The Lottery", how would the story change if the characters were able to overcome darker impulses? Write an example of dialogue and actions that creates positive changes to the ending.


Scoring:
Essay Response: 16 points
Ideas/Purpose- Answer the question that shows how the ending creates a positive change.
Evidence- Dialogue shows alternate ending and how characters develop differently.
Conventions- Proofread for errors in spelling, capitalization, sentence's structure.

Answer the question to create the main point of your dialogue: How would the story change if the characters were able to overcome darker impulses?

Write a brief dialogue and actions to show a positive change from the original ending to the story: Create a brief dialogue (conversation between characters) with actions to show the positive changes.

write your response in one sentence or paragraph involving the following steps

Answer 1

In this alternate ending of "The Lottery", the characters are able to overcome their darker impulses by choosing not to go through with the annual tradition of stoning one of their own. Instead, the townspeople decide to come together to find a more compassionate and humane way to resolve their conflicts.

Dialogue:
Tessie: "I can't do this anymore. We can't keep sacrificing one of our own for the sake of tradition."
Mr. Summers: "You're right, Tessie. This is not right. Let's put an end to this and find a better way to settle our differences."
Mrs. Hutchinson: "I agree. Let's work together to create a more peaceful and fair way to handle our disputes."
The townspeople gather, discussing ways to resolve their conflicts without violence or harm. They come up with a new system of mediation and forgiveness, choosing to support and uplift each other instead of tearing each other down. The story ends with a sense of unity and hope for a brighter future for the town.