The Lottery and Other Stories

The lottery by Shirley Jackson

Lines 40-53: Describe Mr. Summers based on his responsibilities and the way others react to him 

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Mr. Joe Summers

Mr. Summers runs a coal business and is also in charge of various town activities, including the lottery. Every year, he urges the town to construct a new black box for the lottery, but no one ever listens to him.

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