Final answer:
In 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson, the term lottery has a dark twist, and the 'winner' is actually stoned to death; therefore, townspeople do not look forward to winning money, making the statement 2) false.
Step-by-step explanation:
In Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery", the townspeople do not look forward to winning money as one might expect in a traditional lottery scenario because the story does not involve winning money at all. Instead, it portrays a disturbing ritual in which the "winner" of the lottery is actually stoned to death by the rest of the villagers.
This is a stark contrast to any positive connotation associated with the term lottery, as it reveals a dark and chilling practice that calls into question the human capacity for violence in the face of tradition. In conclusion, the statement that everyone in the small town looks forward to the possibility of winning the money from the Lottery winner is 2) False.