Find the perfect quote to float your boat. Shmoop breaks down key quotations from The Lottery.
Society and Class Quotes
The people of the village began to gather in the square, between the post office and the bank, around ten o'clock. (1)
Tradition and Customs Quotes
The people of the village began to gather in the square, between the post office and the bank, around ten o'clock. (1)
Hypocrisy Quotes
"Clean forgot what day it was," she said to Mrs. Delacroix, who stood next to her, and they both laughed softly. (8)
Family Quotes
"There goes my old man." Mrs. Delacroix said. She held her breath while her husband went forward. (26)