Look at the possible thematic ideas for “The Lottery.” USE YOUR NOTES to write a thematic statement. Then, explain how this theme is developed throughout the course of the story. Blind devotion
Hypocrisy (definition: the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense.)
Scapegoating
Random Persecution
Gender roles or family relationships
How is this theme developed throughout the story? Use text evidence and tell what this reveals about human nature. Remember that theme is supposed to be universal and can apply to different situations.