The sequential key conflict (s) of the rising action in "The Lottery" include:

Mrs. Hutchinson is the last person to show up for the lottery, Mr. and Mrs. Adams argue about the tradition of the lottery with Old Man Warner, and Mrs. Hutchinson also wants her daughter and son-in-law to draw in the lottery. The story is primarily about the societal need for a scapegoat as a way to absolve one's self of any wrongdoings or ill-will.