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The Lottery Symbolism and irony are extremely present in The Lottery. This story represents the importance of social standards and classes in a society. Although the story takes place in what appears to be the 1950's time period, the prevalence of social status is still an important part of society today. In our time, who you know or how much money you are worth can most certainly get you out of many delicate, life altering situations. This is neither an ethical or morally correct approach; but then again we do not live in an "ideal" world. The lottery is run by the most respected and wealthy man in the town, Mr. Summers. Mr. Summers is the owner of the most successful business in town, a very profitable coal mill. Mr. Summers tries his hardest to appear like a common man when he arrives at the lottery. His attire is...

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