For example, Tessie Hutchinson, proud mother and wife, willingly participated throughout her life. Tessie never disapproved of or was against the lottery, until she realized it was her receipt that was the draw. “You didn't give him enough time to get all the documents he wanted. I saw you. It wasn't right!" The sound of a desperate woman letting out her faint cry. Making excuses as to why she had been chosen, even though all the villagers had witnessed the drawing. Every single person there who saw the drawing knew that it was a legitimate drawing. Tessie Hutchinson knew the repercussions, what would happen to her if her slip was retired, but she didn't want to go through with it. Death by stone was her fate, something that terrified Tessie, shocked, speechless and all