In the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, Tessie Hutchinson arriving late for the lottery is an example of situational irony. The readers expect that Tessie's late arrival will save her from being selected for the lottery, as she had missed the initial call for the lottery. However, in a twist of events, Tessie is ultimately chosen as the winner of the lottery and stoned to death by the villagers.
This is ironic because Tessie's late arrival had initially led the readers to believe that she would be safe from the lottery, but instead, it was her that was chosen as the victim. The reader's expectation of a happy outcome for Tessie due to her tardiness is reversed by the unexpected and tragic ending of the story.
Additionally, Tessie's late arrival also creates dramatic irony in the story, as the readers know more than the characters in the story. The readers are aware that Tessie's late arrival will lead to her death, while the other characters are oblivious to this fact. This adds to the tension and suspense of the story, as the readers anticipate the inevitable outcome while the characters remain unaware.