tessie

We first meet Tessie Hutchinson when she arrives late for the lottery. It is significant that she has just come from washing her dishes. This is one of the most basic jobs of housework. Wiping her hands on her apron and apologizing for being late by saying, "Wouldn't have me leave m'dishes in the sink, now, would you. Joe?," help to establish Tessie's status in this society. She is a housewife. She raises children and takes care of the home. Obviously it would be her job to prepare lunch for the family after the lottery, if fate did...