In lines 328–330, Gregor speculates about how his family and…

In lines 328–330, Gregor speculates about how his family and the chief clerk will react when they see him: “If they were shocked then it would no longer be Gregor’s responsibility and he could rest.” What “responsibility” is Gregor concerned about? Why would a shocked reaction free him from it?

When talking about people who suggest the lottery should be…

When talking about people who suggest the lottery should be given up, Old Man Warner says, “Used  to be a saying about ‘Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.’ First thing you know, we’d all be eating  stewed chickweed and acorns”.   What can you infer about the purpose of the lottery  from these lines?