How does the lottery affect Tessie Hutchinson and her family in the end of the story? How is this a good example of how plot can influence characters? Cite specific textual evidence to support you statements.

Tessie and her family are chosen for the lottery. This means that someone in the family will have to get the black dot. There is irony in Tessie's behaviour. Initially she is flippant about the lottery, joking as she enters the crowd. After her family is picked, Tessie becomes defensive and aggressive.