By the end of shirley jackson's "the lottery," how does the contrast between the characters’ view of the lottery and that of readers' impact the story? because the characters view the lottery as fun and enjoyable, while readers see it as disappointing, it adds humor to the story. because the characters’ view the lottery as acceptable, while readers view it as horrific, it creates shock and suspense over tessie's fate. because the characters view the lottery as an important annual ritual, while readers view it as outdated and dull, it gives the story a soothing tone. because the characters view the lottery as dangerous, while readers see it as exciting, it fuels confusion and outrage over tessie's behavior.