How are the townspeople in ‘The Lottery’ similar to the people on the subway platform?

the answer is something i don't know

it is the background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story. the exposition will often have information about events that happened before the story began. the exposition is often the very first part of the plot.

the answer is "a" although apex might say best book of the year.

being surrounded by crimes, poverty, and failing schools as well as his own lack of confidence in his abilities.