What is the significance of Old Man Warner’s reaction to Mr. Adams stating, "…that over in the north village they’re talking of giving up the lottery" (4)? What does Old Man Warner’s reaction reveal about his character and his values? Cite specific evidence from the text. the lottery by shirley jackson

Read the opening lines of sojourner truth's speech "ain't i a woman? " well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. i think that 'twixt the negroes of the south and the women at the north, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. but what's all this here talking about? what tone do these lines convey?