Question

1. how does the detail \and someone gave little davy hutchinson a few pebbles\ contribute to the text (paragraph 76)?

a. it emphasizes that the children no longer understand the violence of the lottery.

b. it shows that davy doesnt like his mother and wishes to hurt her.

c. it reveals that no one expects davy to seriously injure his mother.

d. it stresses that everyone participates in the lottery, even mrs. hutchinsons son.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The detail of giving pebbles to a child doesn't emphasize children not understanding violence; instead, it shows participation. Eliminate A.
• Option B: There's no indication Davy dislikes his mother or wants to hurt her. This is unsupported. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The "few pebbles" don't relate to expectations of injury. The focus is on participation, not injury expectation. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The lottery in "The Lottery" involves everyone, including children. Giving Davy pebbles shows even he participates in the ritual, stressing universal participation. This matches the detail's contribution.

Answer:

D. It stresses that everyone participates in the lottery, even Mrs. Hutchinson's son.