He was thought to have certain gifts that had nothing to do with the lottery, but which Tante Atie believed put the spirits on his side. For example, if anyone was chasing him, he could turn into a snake with one flip of his tongue. Sometimes, he could see the future by looking into your eyes, unless you closed your soul to him by
Clearly, strong superstitions have an influence within the culture, both among children and adults. I wonder if it will play a deeper role through the story?
