Question

Which of the following quotes from "The Lottery" best illustrates

the story's theme that following tradition blindly can be
hazardous?
(1 point)
"She snatched a paper out and held it behind her."
"Bill,' Mr. Summers said, and Bill Hutchinson reached into the
box and felt around, bringing his hand out at last with the slip
of paper in it.”
"Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the
original black box, they still remembered to use stones."
"You'll have to go ahead and I'll catch up with you."

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

"Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones." This quote best illustrates the theme that following tradition blindly can be hazardous because it shows how the villagers mindlessly continue the dangerous ritual of the lottery even though they have forgotten its original purpose and significance. This blind adherence to tradition ultimately leads to deadly consequences.