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The rituals of the lottery...
have been entirely forgotten by the town.
have become stricter and more serious over time.
have become more casual over time.
are the same as they have been for generations.
have been entirely forgotten by the town.
have become stricter and more serious over time.
have become more casual over time.
are the same as they have been for generations.
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The rituals of the lottery in Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" suggest that they have become more casual over time. Originally rooted in various traditional practices, the ritual has gradually lost its significance and solemnity for the townspeople, who now participate in it without much thought or remembrance of its original meaning. This lack of understanding and the normalization of the practice highlight the theme of conformity and the dangers of unexamined traditions.