Traditions Must Be Upheld
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Most of us have read the book The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, but do any of us know the story of Old Man Warner. I mean, he is the oldest villager in the town.
Journey into Warner's youth and how the lottery has affected his life and the lives of those around him.
Sometimes bitterness is justified.
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