The town doesn't remember the normal ritual or how the lottery was managed. For instance, The author says "The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago, " Despite how " much of the ritual had been forgotten or discarded, " the town continues the tradition. At the end of the story, the author highlights the town's commitment to the tradition, despite the inconsistent ritual. As it states in the text "Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones." This shows the goal of the ritual, sacrificing a person remains consistent throughout the town's history. If they change the ritual it shows the town's shortage of understanding for the lottery. The keep on