She had let down her guard and trusted that the handyman found someone who appreciated and somewhat valued his work. She was so sad when she saw the flowers she had given to the handyman lying on the road that she tried, unsuccessfully, not to look at them. So, when she passed the handyman's cart, she turned her back on them. After her passage, she cried, according to the narrator, like a weak old woman. “The Lottery”1. How does the opening scene contrast with what happens at the end of the story? The opening scene of the story is the complete opposite of the ending. The story opens with the description of a “clear, sunny summer day.” The Lottery would take place early enough for residents to return home and resume their normal activities. The children were playing boisterously. 2. What is Tessie's reaction when her family is chosen? Is this normal? Tessie's reaction is normal. When his family was chosen, they were upset and insisted that Mr. Summers had cheated. She kept saying that she hadn't given her husband enough time. Like any mother, Tessie is concerned about the well-being of her family members. 3. Why is Old Man Warner included in the story? What attitude does he have