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How Did Mrs Hutchinson Change In The Lottery By Shirley Jackson

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The demeanor of Mrs. Hutchinson changes from lighthearted and slightly humorous to perilous and terrified. Towards the beginning of the story Mrs. Hutchinson has forgot the lottery is today, when she arrives she remarks "Wouldn't have me leave m'dishes in the sink, now, would you, Joe?" (Jackson 3). To which the crowd lets out a soft laughter. This part shows shows that she is in a fairly good mood despite what day it is, feels lighthearted towards the lottery as she forgot it was today and then proceeds to joke about it. Her attitude quickly shifts later in the story later she finds out her family is the winner she shouts "You didn't give him enough time to take any paper he wanted. I saw you! It wasn't fair" (Jackson 6). Mrs. Hutchinson feels
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