"The Morning of June, 28 1948, and 'The Lottery'" Why do you think people reacted so vehemently to the publication of “The Lottery”? (1 point) Responses 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 a finger at the dangers of a small-town mentality. It pointed a 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.
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It challenged traditional ideas of morality and social conformity.