The Lottery

In a short 200-300 word response, explain how the story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson is relevant in today's society. Choose 1 or 2  symbolic objects, characters, or actions and explain how that symbol helps develop the theme.  Make sure to include T.A.G. Read the following analysis to get some ideas: http://www.sparknotes.com/short-stories/the-lottery/themes.html