Jackson may even have taken pleasure in the subversive impact of her work , as evidenced by Hyman 's statement that she `` was always proud that the Union of South Africa banned The Lottery , and she felt that they at least understood the story '' .
Jackson may even have taken pleasure in the destructive impact of her work , as evidenced by Hyman 's statement that she `` was always proud that the Union of South Africa banned `` The Lottery '' , and she felt that they at least understood the story .