Question

"The Morning of June, 28, 1948, and 'The Lottery'"

Why do you think people reacted so violently to the publication of “The Lottery”?
Responses which is the true correct answer and why it is

It exacerbated the climate of paranoia in the War War II era.
It exacerbated the climate of paranoia in the War War II era.

It pointed the finger at the dangers of a small-town mentality.
It pointed the finger at the dangers of a small-town mentality.

It suggested that even the most normal people are capable of evil.
It suggested that even the most normal people are capable of evil.

It accused American society of being cold-hearted and capable of murder.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The most likely true correct answer is: It suggested that even the most normal people are capable of evil. This is because the story portrays ordinary citizens participating in a gruesome tradition without questioning or challenging it, pointing to the potential for darkness and brutality within individuals who outwardly appear normal and civilized. This revelation may have provoked a violent reaction because it challenges the belief in inherent goodness and morality in society.