Introduction to Tradition and Community Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery,” published in 1948, is a powerful commentary on the role of tradition within a

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Introduction When we dive into the realms of literature, two strikingly profound stories that often emerge in discussions about morality and societal structures are Shirley