Which quote from "The Lottery" best illustrates the theme that good people can do bad things when conforming to a group’s social expectations?Which quote from "The Lottery" best illustrates the theme that good people can do bad things when conforming to a group’s social expectations?(1 point)

Question

Which quote from "The Lottery" best illustrates the theme that good people can do bad things when conforming to a group’s social expectations?Which quote from "The Lottery" best illustrates the theme that good people can do bad things when conforming to a group’s social expectations?(1 point)

Responses

“Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones.”
“Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones.”

“Mrs. Hutchinson said, grinning, ‘Wouldn't have me leave m'dishes in the sink, now, would you, Joe?’”
“Mrs. Hutchinson said, grinning, ‘Wouldn't have me leave m'dishes in the sink, now, would you, Joe?’”

“A sudden hush fell on the crowd as Mr. Summers cleared his throat and looked at the list.”
“A sudden hush fell on the crowd as Mr. Summers cleared his throat and looked at the list.”

"She snatched a paper out and held it behind her."

Answer 1

“A sudden hush fell on the crowd as Mr. Summers cleared his throat and looked at the list.”This quote best illustrates the theme that good people can do bad things when conforming to a group’s social expectations. The villagers are complicit in participating in the horrific lottery ritual, even though there is a sense of unease and reluctance indicated by the hush that falls over the crowd.