How is the theme related to the annual ritual? the theme of tradition is developed through the use of details in the setting such as date, time of day, and sensory images. shirley jackson’s “the lottery” was, and still is, a warning to stay alert and on guard against blind allegiance to evil in the name of religious traditions. the lottery is symbolic of the mindless repetition of inhumane acts committed by people who refuse to think for themselves. jackson’s story is an example of how traditions become prejudices.

The correct answer is A. The theme of tradition is developed through the use of details in the setting such as date, time of the day, and sensory images.

It is clearly stated that June 27 was an important day because it is when the ritual takes place. Jackson meticulously illustrates how people gather in the town centre that morning. The children arrive first because school was over for the summer; next the adults arrive preparing in a ritualistic manner for the event. Jackson continues to highlight the importance of the date and how this ritual has been preserved for generations.