Introduction: For this blog post, I have read "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. A tradition is depicted in this story, that is disliked by the villagers, yet they still perform it anyways. They wouldn't want to go against their tradition that has been set for many years. I will be answering two questions that go along with the story.
Are there any American traditions that share similarities with the lottery tradition in the village? Hazing is a common tradition for college kids. They have a particular system to determine who will be a part of the "hazing" process. They have a "rush", where two minute conversations are held with the incoming freshman. If the new-comers are liked after the conversation, then they are placed in the hazing phase. There are different types of hazing for male and female. The males typically show their masculinity by drinking too much, and showing how they can get females. On the other hand, females are more embarrassed by the upper classmen and are written on and body shamed. This tradition has been dated back to the 1960's; bringing multiple negative occasions and poor statistics, showing how this tradition is bad. Yet, the frats still continue to do this. Likewise, in the lottery, the tradition has negative effects on the town, yet the tradition dates so far back, that its almost just as wrong to stop doing it. I read an article here, going more into depth about the topic. When have I made an important choice to break away or not break away from a strong cultural tradition I shared with a family, friends, or culture? Growing up, I never experienced much tradition. My family was always simple, and uninvolved in things. However, a tradition that I still carry out today, is banging on pots and pans for the coming of a New Year. It is something that I will always want to do, since it makes my mom happy. She loves to see us continue that tradition because it reminds her of when we were little. I grew up always feeling that you had to make a lot of noise when the new year arrived. I never knew, and still don't know, why she always makes a big deal about it. Yet, I will pass this tradition onto my own kids and hope that they do the same. I know that a lot of families have this tradition as well, but this is one that my family will keep forever. No matter how old we get.
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Brianna Costa
10/30/2017 07:38:32 am
Hazing is a harmful tradition that is in the United States and it relates to the lottery well. The tradition of banging pots and pans seems fun. Maybe one day if you have your own kids you will understand why it brings your mom such joy.
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