“The Lottery”: example topics: Is it really random? Why have something so random? How does it serve the community? Is its truly something that anyone could “win,” or is it fixed? Do you agree with Tessie that the “The Lottery” isn’t fair? How would she react if she wasn’t the “winner?” Is she sympathetic?
“King of there Bingo Game”: example topics: Is its truly something that anyone could “win” or is it fixed? What does the story say about the role of luck (both good and bad) and one’s place and role in the world? How much of success truly is luck?
“The Open Window”: What do you think of the niece? Would you have reacted the same or differently than Mr. Nuttel?
