The characters in "The Lottery" carry on a terrifying tradition without a doubt. A character explains why they carry on the lottery tradition. He is an elderly man who has been participating in the ritual for 77 years. He believes that trouble comes when you run out of lottery. They honor tradition to ensure community success. Explain “June Lottery, corn will be heavy soon…” (“The Lottery, Part 2 of 1.”). The community participates fearful of the consequences of ending the lottery. This example of superstition provides the viewer with understanding why people continue outdated traditions. People take part in old-fashioned rituals for fear of abandoning them. Jackson expands on the idea by having the characters carry on the lore