In literature, symbols are often used to deepen the meaning of a story or to indirectly convey an idea. In “The Lottery,” Shirley Jackson uses symbolism to reveal the annual ritual called the lottery and the consequences of unquestioned traditions. Most people, when drawing the lottery, were more concerned with stoning someone and their beliefs than with the value of the human life they were about to destroy. From the title of the story, to the atmosphere preceding this ritual, one might assume that this will lead to someone winning something, but with the symbolism of use, Jackson is able to use names, objects and the setting to hide the true meaning and intention of the lottery. Jackson uses the names of each main character to give significant meanings to the lottery. Use symbolic names to indicate and foreshadow what will happen after the lottery takes place. First, the name “Dellacroix” (Jackson, 137) which in French translates to “Of the cross” causes a sense of religious association with the ritual. Secondly, “Summers” (Jackson, 137) is the last name of the host of the Lottery, and summers are generally good with people enjoying the sunshine. The lottery takes place during the summer and Mr. Summers' assistant is “Mr. Graves” (Jackson. 137). This suggests that there will be a “Tomb” during the “summer”. Additionally, Mr. Summers is the owner of a coal-fired power plant, and coal represents a dark stone which is related to the use of the stone to end Mrs. Hutchinson's life. The objects used in the story also add religious and symbolic meanings to the image. lottery.The black dot on the card represented the death and the end of the life of whoever had to choose that particular card, it represents the......half of the card......because the symbols in history have never been completely explained. The story itself symbolizes tradition, unquestioned traditions that exist not only in the society of lack of individuality and critical thinking is a lack of action. If there is a problem and everyone thinks of the same solution then there is a sense of conformity. This conformity could impede progress because there would be no one to criticize. The Lottery strongly displays the bandwagon effect because despite the marital union between Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson and the relationship between Mrs. Hutchinson and her son; Mr. Hutchinson participated in the stoning of his wife. When in a group, people tend to lose their individuality and are often under pressure. The fact that Mrs. Hutchinson saved her son's life but that he took part in ending his life raises questions about human loyalty and gratitude.