“In a simple allegory, characters and other elements often represent other defined meanings, which are often abstractions” (Kennedy 234). The lottery is always conducted by men, Mr. Summers and Mr. Graves; and it is generally males who select the first vote. “Men have a choice; women only choose when they are already at risk in the lottery model” (Whittier 354). Tessie can talk all she wants about how the lottery isn't fair, but in the end her opinion doesn't matter because women are never considered equal to men. Most people associate winning the lottery with getting a large sum of money; but on the contrary, the winner of this lottery is a sacrifice. “'Lottery in June, corn will be heavy soon'” (Jackson 257). Jackson's use of allegory is sublime and draws his readers to a main point