In a small village a lottery is taking place. The children gather stones and wait about for the lottery to begin. There is a black box in which slips of paper lie. Preparation continues and everyone gets ready for their draw.
DRAW
Initial Incedent
The participants begin drawing...
I have to draw for you sweetheart.
My turn...
DRAW
Rising Action
The villagers go through with drawing their papers. After everyone has drawn, the people are told to open up their papers...
Tessie Hutchinson is drawn. She pleads and begs that it should not be her, claiming they didn't give her husband enough time to draw. But the decision had been made.
Climax
NO! NO! YOU DIDN'T GIVE HIM ENOUGHTIME! REDO IT!
Falling Action
The villagers gather their stones and begin to converge on Mrs. Hutchinson,