Traditions, passed down from generation to generation, are typically seen in a positive and memorable way. Whether that is gathering around the table every night for dinner or participation in a cultural tradition, most families have some type of tradition that is held onto. But when does tradition become dangerous? Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery”, gives readers a look into when people conform to a tradition that is gruesome and unnecessary. The narrator, who is one of the villagers, is a flat character who tells the story in an objective third person point of view. They begin the story by giving the reader an imagine of a beautiful summer’s day. The narrator says, “The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth