In Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery," the dynamic character is Tessie Hutchinson. Initially, she appears to accept the tradition of the lottery without question, but her attitude shifts dramatically when she becomes the chosen victim. As the story progresses, her desperation and resistance to the ritual reveal her transformation from a conforming participant to a desperate individual fighting for her life. This change highlights the story's themes of tradition and the potential for violence within societal norms.
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