The Lottery
by Shirley Jackson
Current Events & Pop Culture
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Sample of Current Events & Pop Culture
The Springfield Lottery
In the Season 3 Episode 19 of The Simpsons called "Dog of Death," Springfield's citizens have checked out all copies of "The Lottery" from the public library. When Homer finds out that the story in fact doesn't have any helpful tips for landing the big jackpot, he disappointedly tosses it in the fireplace. (Dystopian alert! In the same episode, Homer throws several other books in the fire, including Fahrenheit 451).