S- Tessie says, “It isn’t fair!” when she is chosen. This shows she feels scared and protests against the lottery. Earlier, she jokes with other villagers, showing she is friendly and relaxed.
T- Tessie thinks the lottery is okay at first, since she arrives late and doesn’t seem worried. When her family is chosen, she realizes it is dangerous and becomes nervous, showing a change in her thoughts about the lottery.
E- Her nervousness and complaints make the villagers aware of her fear, but they continue with the lottery, showing she cannot change others’ behavior.
A- Tessie arrives late, joking with people – showing she is sociable. She protests and complains when her family is chosen – showing desperation and fear.
L- Tessie’s body language changes from relaxed and comfortable at the beginning to desperate and scared at the end.