1.
Hutchinson – The central character who arrives late and is ultimately selected in the lottery.
2.
Hutchinson – Tessie’s husband.
3.
– The man who conducts the lottery; he also organizes other civic activities.
4.
– The postmaster who helps Mr. Summers with the lottery.
5.
Man Warner – The oldest man in the village; he strongly supports the tradition of the lotteryMr. Martin – Assists with the lottery; runs the local grocery store.
6.
Martin – Mr. Martin's son; helps hold the box.
7.
Delacroix – A friend of Tessie; her name is symbolic ("of the cross").
8.
Dunbar – Draws for her family because her husband is unable to
9.
Dunbar – Janey's husband, who is at home with a broken leg.
10.
Graves – Wife of Mr. Graves.
11.
Adams – One of the first to draw; a villager
