Which statement best describes the reaction to Shirley Jackson's story "The Lottery" when it was first published?
It inspired readers to learn more about ancient rituals of human sacrifice.
It shocked readers when it was first published and inspired much controversy.
It convinced readers that the unknown Shirley Jackson was a writer worth reading.
It prompted readers to write many admiring letters to Jackson.
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When it was first published, it shocked readers and caused a lot of controversies. The reaction when Shirley Jackson's story "Lottery" was first published.

What is the story of Shirley Jackson's lottery?

"Lottery" is the most famous story by American writer Shirley Jackson. Published in the New Yorker in 1948, this story is about a village where the annual lottery is held. However, the fate of the person who draws the "winning ticket" is revealed only by adding a dark twist to the end of the story.

What is the lesson of the lottery story?

Answers and Explanations: In the lottery, a moral lesson or theme is that you should not blindly follow tradition just because it is tradition. In the story, Tessie Hutchinson does not oppose the lottery or try to change the status quo until she is affected.

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