How was tessie Hutchinson murdered?

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2026-02-09 16:25

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Tessie Hutchinson was not murdered in a typical sense; rather, she was stoned to death by the townspeople in Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery." This ritualistic execution occurs as part of an annual lottery in which one person is chosen to be sacrificed to ensure a good harvest. Despite her protests and attempts to defend herself, the community, following tradition, turns against her in a brutal and collective act of violence. Tessie's death serves as a chilling commentary on conformity and the dangers of blindly following tradition.

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