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lesliee
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High School - 10th Grade

In "The Lady or the Tiger," what words best describe the lover of the Princess? 

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Posted by lesliee on Thursday October 30, 2008 at 7:04 PM and tagged with characters, lover, the lady or the tiger?.

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  1. ladyvols1 Teacher
    High School - 9th Grade

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    In "The Lady or The Tiger" the courtier is said to be "brave above everyone in the kingdom," but the only proof we have of that is when he walks into the arena to face the consequences for his impulsive relationship with a "higher-born" princess. This impulsiveness also displays his defiant behavior toward the King. 

    The characteristic which most defines the courtier is loyalty.  He is so trusting and so loyal to the princess that he puts his life in her hands.  He looks to her to save his life by telling him which door to choose.  He believes that the princess will tell him the door with the lady behind it and steer him away from certain death from the tiger.

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    http://www.enotes.com/lady-or/characters
    http://www.enotes.com/lady-or/summary

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    Posted by ladyvols1 on Thursday October 30, 2008 at 7:41 PM

  2. jackee08
    jackee08 Student
    High School - 9th Grade

    Younggg; poor..?

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    Posted by jackee08 on Tuesday November 18, 2008 at 7:29 AM

  3. nikki210
    nikki210 Student
    High School - 10th Grade

    handsome but poor

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    Posted by nikki210 on Tuesday November 18, 2008 at 9:39 AM

  4. crystal-marie
    crystal-marie Student
    High School - 10th Grade

    Handsom Young but poor.... are words that can describe the lover of the princess.

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    Posted by crystal-marie on Tuesday November 18, 2008 at 11:27 AM