HSP 135-01
Albion College
Fall 02025

Discussion questions for TLCG p. 24-34
DLs: TBIAA

0. Any thoughts on "The Lottery", now that you've read the whole story?


1. pg 25-26 The boy's eyes are first described as �blue and hot� but are later described as �blue fire�. What does this transition mean for the boy?

2. pg. 27 - What are the 5 white mice of chance?


3. pg. 28 - The countess seems crazy at the beginning of the story, what drove her to insanity?


4. pg. 31 - What does �... and in our sports my better cunning faints under his chance...� mean?


5. pg. 33 - What is the gamblers costume?

6.  Would you consider Modern Day sports Betting the equivalent of Horse Betting during the 19th Century? Or is it different due to the animal aspect?

7. This section focuses on Religion and Gambling. We previously see that Religion birthed Gambling in the form of Divination, yet Religion seems to now condone Gambling, why is that?

8. Soothsayers are a highlight in this reading. Why would it be beneficial to have some one who could �see in to cosmic vale, and pluck the chords of time and space.� On your team? 

9. Where ever we see soldiers or guards we see Gambling. Is this just a coincidence, or are those who are supposed to be morally upright just as willing to roll the bones as anyone else ?