The names of Mr. Graves and Mr. Summers are both important in Shirley Jackson's short story The Lottery. Mr. Summers name is one which adds irony to the story. The lottery takes place on June 27th. June falls into the summer months. As the story opens, the setting is described as a beautiful summer day.
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