The short story 'The Lottery' unfolds with a seemingly normal gathering for a lottery. However, it takes a dark turn when it's revealed that the 'winner' is to be brutally killed. It shows how people can follow cruel customs without questioning them.
In 'The Lottery,' a lottery is held every year in a small town. But this isn't your typical lottery. The winner is chosen for a horrifying fate - being sacrificed by the community. It's a commentary on blind traditions and mob mentality.