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The author states, "...speaking of planting and rain, tractors and taxes"(Jackson 1). This quotes is foreshadowing that the stoning is a sacrifice to get good crops and improve the crop that year.

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The quote from the author, " 'Here comes your Missus Hutchinson,' and 'Bill, she made it after all' "(Jackson 3). This foreshadows that the story will end with having something to do with Mrs. Hutchinson because she caused a seen halfway through the story.

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"Ritual had been forgotten or discarded". The village folk do not want this 'Black Box" ritual to be around because it kills people.

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This quote from the author foreshadows that Mr. Summers won't partake in the stoning. The author states, "Mr. Summers was very god at all this; in his clean white short and blue jeans..."(Jackson 3). Everyone else is wearing worn out clothes but not Mr. Summers because he isn't going to throw any rocks and get dirty like the rest of the village.

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"Splintered badly along one side to show its original wood color, and in some places faded or stained". This symbol shows that the box is old and wore out from many "Lotteries" from before. It is also stained from blood splatter.

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The author quotes, "The rest of the year, the box was put away, sometimes on place, sometimes another"(Jackson 2). This symbol tells the reader that none of the villagers really care for the lottery and no one looks forward to it.

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The quote from the author, " The villagers kept their distance, leaving space between themselves and the stool..."(Jackson 2). This symbolizes that the villagers are hesitant and weary of what is to come.

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"The children came reluctantly" this symbol shows that the children know whats going on and dont want to be a part of this so called "Lottery"

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When the author says, "the women, wearing faded house dresses and sweaters..."(Jackson 1). This quote foreshadows that the people will get dirty from blood later that day.

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This is a symbol in the story, to show that this day isn't just a normal day. The author shows this by stating, "...jokes were quiet and they smiled rather than laughed"(Jackson 1). This shows the reader that they are tense and not really in the moment thinking of what is to come.

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The exposition of the story a little boy is stacking "smoothest and roundest stones" witch would later be used in a stoning