How important does the lottery seem to the villagers? what makes you think this?

The short story, 'The Lottery' has a very important meaning to the villagers. They thought of it as a sacred ritual, something that shouldn't stop, or they would have bad luck. Hope this helps! 

It is useful for historians to write narratives so that history can be passed on from their point of view.  think about a story being told in third person, then think about it again being told in first person, by someone who actually experienced the event.