Question

what is the tone in the latter half of "the morning of June 28, 1949 and 'the lottery"

Answer 1

The tone in the latter half of the morning of June 28, 1949 and the lottery is considered to be "taken aback" and sarcastic.

Answer 2

Even though many times people might say it is actually confused, surprised or even angry, the truth is that the tone of "The Morning of June 28, 1948 and 'the lottery'" is actually considered to be very taken aback and sarcastic during its second half.