The Lady, or the Tiger? Questions on The Courtier
The Lady, or the Tiger?
The door the young man opened and who emerged in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
In "The Lady, or the Tiger?", the story concludes ambiguously, leaving it unclear whether the young man opens the door to the lady or the tiger. The author, Frank R. Stockton, intentionally leaves...
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The internal and external conflicts in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" and their types
The internal conflict in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" is the princess's struggle over whether to direct her lover to the door with the lady or the tiger. This is a person vs. self conflict. The external...
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What are the courtier's character traits in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
The courtier in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" is a handsome, ambitious, and romantic young man of low social status who wins the king's daughter's affection. He is depicted as brave and trusting, relying...
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What crime led to the young man's imprisonment in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
The young man's imprisonment resulted from his love affair with the king's daughter, deemed a crime due to class hierarchy and the king's authoritarian rule. Although not a legal crime in modern...
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Why is the young man in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" put on trial in the king's arena?
The young man is put on trial for falling in love with the king's daughter, which is forbidden due to his status as a commoner. His romance with the princess leads to his trial in the king's arena,...
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How well does the lover know the princess in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
The lover in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" appears to know the princess well, as evidenced by their long-standing relationship and his deep trust in her guidance during the trial. He believes she has...
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What words best describe the Princess's lover in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
The Princess's lover in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" is described as handsome, brave, and poor, embodying the traits of a conventional romance hero. He is noted for his "fineness of blood" and "lowness...
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In "The Lady, or the Tiger?" by Frank Stockton, what actions do the princess and the young man take in the arena?
In the arena, the young man confidently relies on the princess, who has discovered which door hides the lady and which hides the tiger. As he stands ready, he looks to her for guidance. Despite her...
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How do these words: trusting, defiant, brave, disloyal, impulsive, describe the princess's lover?
The princess's lover is described as defiant and brave for daring to love the king's daughter despite the risks. He is disloyal, seen flirting with other women, and impulsive for not considering the...
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What would a news report from the arena about the young man's decision in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" say?
As a news report, you can describe the layout of the coliseum, describing the galleries that are filled with people. You can describe some of their comments such as how handsome the prisoner is or...
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Details and customs in the short story "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
"The Lady, or the Tiger?" features details and customs of a semi-barbaric kingdom where justice is determined by a public trial. The accused must choose between two doors—behind one is a lady,...