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

Why do you think people reacted so violently to the publication of “The Lottery”?
Responses give me the reason for the correct answer

It exacerbated the climate of paranoia in the War War II era.
It exacerbated the climate of paranoia in the War War II era. - no response given

It pointed the finger at the dangers of a small-town mentality.
It pointed the finger at the dangers of a small-town mentality. - no response given

It suggested that even the most normal people are capable of evil.
It suggested that even the most normal people are capable of evil. - not selected, this is the correct answer

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

It accused American society of being cold-hearted and capable of murder. - no response given