The lottery is important because it represents any action, behavior, or ideas that might be passed down from generation to generation. No matter how cruel, illogical, or bizarre it will always be accepted and followed by the younger generation unquestionably. The lottery is tradition, it is an annual ritual that no one has ever thought to question. “It is so much a part of the town culture, in fact, that it is even accompanied by an old adage: “Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.” “(SparkNotes Editors) The villagers are completely loyal to the lottery, or, at least that is what they have convinced themselves to believe that. Even though the traditions of the lottery have changed or forgotten, the villagers continue to have a lottery, despite the fact that most of the other towns have stopped. “The result of this tradition is that everyone becomes party to murder on an annual basis. The lottery is an extreme example of what can happen when traditions are not questioned or addressed critically by new generations.” (SparkNotes…