In the context of the allegory, what do Mr. Summers's actions most likely represent?
Read the passage from "The Lottery."
The lottery was conducted—as were the square
dances, the teen-age club, the Halloween program-by
Mr. Summers, who had time and energy to devote to
civic activities. He was a round-faced, jovial man and
he ran the coal business, and people were sorry for
him, because he had no children and his wife was a
scold.
O the importance of civic duty
O dedication to traditions
O resentment of people who have children
O the power of money