Choose a major portion of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, rewrite a portion of it and make it more positive. You must write at least 5 full sentences in your response

Answer 1

Original portion:
"They do say," Mr. Adams said to Old Man Warner, who stood next to him, "that over in the north village they're talking of giving up the lottery."

Rewritten portion:
"They do say," Mr. Adams said to Old Man Warner, who stood next to him, "that over in the north village they're talking of coming together to find new ways to build community and support each other." Mr. Adams smiled, thinking of the potential for positive change in their town. "Perhaps we can all work together to create a more inclusive and uplifting environment for everyone," he added, feeling hopeful for a brighter future. Old Man Warner nodded in agreement, realizing the power of unity and compassion in their community. As they walked towards the town square, their conversation was filled with ideas and plans for fostering kindness and understanding among their neighbors.