The Lottery Ticket

I found the story plot to be original and truthful. Its not my most favorite short story that I have ever read but its not the worst. I like how in depth Ivan gets into his dreams of winning the lottery. It almost seems he has been planning it for awhile. What I dislike about him is he only thinks about himself in his day dreams. His wife, who would receive the money, because she has the ticket, isn't included. I think this is truely rude and ignornant because if he married her, he should love and care for her, not disrespect and try to get away from her.

At the beginning, I feel Ivan is a good man who takes care of his family but at the thought of being rich, he slowly turns into an evil, selfish man. I can't say his wife is any different though. I was shocked at the end when both the man and wife turn against each other over something they don't have. It is a completely different perspective of how a family is supposed to act in society. Families should stick together through good and bad.

My favorite part is when the truth is strongly shown as reality hits their thoughts and they are back to their old lives. The story also tells the truth of how your dreams can be crushed so easily, even by a simple number. I found what helped me keep my attention is the quick paced, second guessing conversation and thought in this story. Every time an idea is stated, there are always second opinions about it like the consquences of that action or what the wife thinks of it.

Overall, I think this story is good for everyone because it shows the hard truth in people's lives and how quick a person's personality can change at the thought of being more powerful.