The children had stones already. And someone gave little Davy Hutchinson few pebbles.
It surprised me because it seemed innocent at first, but later it's revealed to be for violence. It shows how normalized cruelty is in the community.
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The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowerswere blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green.
I was surprised by how peaceful and normal the setting of the village feels at the start of the story, which makes the story's violent ending even more shocking. This contrast builds suspense and emphasizes the horror of blind tradition.
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Mr.Summers spoke frequently to the villagers about making a new box, but no one liked to upset even asmuch tradition as was represented by the black box.
This seems important because in the story it shows how authority figures can enforce traditions and maintain control even when the practice is harmful.
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Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered touse stones.
This had confused me initially because the villagers follow a ritual they barely remember. It highlights blind conformity and how people can follow traditions without questioning their purpose.
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Tessie Hutchinson was in the center of a cleared space by now, and she held her hands out desperately asthe villagers moved in on her. "It isn't fair," she said. A stone hit her on the side of the head.
This is a very crucial moment that highlights the human cost of blindly following tradition. Tessie's protest underscores the story's central theme: unquestioned social practices can lead to injustice and harm.
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