Read the following quote from the morning of June 28th 1948.It was not my first published story nor my I asked, but I have been assured over and over that if it has been the only story I ever wrote or published, there would be people who would not forget my name.What does this quote suggest about the public'stealings towards the lottery

This quote suggests that the public had a positive reaction to Shirley Jackson's story "The Lottery." Despite it not being her first published story and her not expecting it to be a standout piece, the quote implies that the story had a significant impact on readers and cemented Jackson's reputation as a writer. The mention of people not forgetting her name indicates that "The Lottery" had a lasting impression on its audience.