These two stories had interesting titles. "The Storm" was accurate, it was about rain, and Calixta and Alcee's feelings for one another. The feelings they had were a storm within themselves. They found themselves not being able to deny and giving into one another. "The Lottery," this title fit the story, but I always thought this to be a happy time. This story was about the dread of knowing which family would win and who would be chosen for the stoning. The parents in both stories worried about the welfare of their children and keeping them safe. The families in the stories were poor. They cooked their meals at home and I feel like the families loved one another.
The differences in weather were night and day, "the Storm" was about a sudden rain storm that blew in from no where and "the Lottery" was about a sunny clear day in June. There were differences in marriage beliefs, one was more leniate and the other more strict. In "the Storm" Calaxita decided to give in to her feelings and commit adultery while her son and husband were out in the middle of a horrible rain storm. In "the Lottery" the women stood behind their husbands, and were only able to go before them if they were not in attendance. The two stories ended very differently. "The Storm" had a happy ending. Everyone made it home okay, had dinner, and was able to enjoy the rest of the evening. "The Lottery" had a very sad ending. I almost feel like the boys in the story enjoyed gathering the stones a little to much. I thought the lottery was supposed to be fun, but this version of the lottery is not something I would want to have a part of. When the "winning" family was chosen and the last slips of paper were drawn the woman was stoned. I assume to death. This is very sad. How could someone be so heartless. I did not enjoy this reading at all.
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