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.

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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 5 whole complete lines of character quotes and dialogue and some 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 big sentence with 5 lines of character dialogue and some actions that creates positive changes to the ending

Answer 1

In the new version of "The Lottery", the characters are able to overcome their darker impulses and choose empathy and compassion instead. As the villagers gather for the annual lottery, Tessie Hutchinson steps forward and bravely speaks up, "This tradition is wrong! We can't continue to sacrifice innocent lives for the sake of tradition." The other villagers pause, considering her words. Mr. Summers, the organizer of the lottery, nods in agreement and announces, "Tessie is right. We will no longer participate in this barbaric practice." The villagers cheer and embrace each other, relieved that they have broken free from the cycle of violence and superstition. The story ends with the community coming together to create a new tradition based on love and unity.