two doorways with an elegant woman standing in one and a large tiger head in the other

The Lady, or the Tiger?

by Francis Richard Stockton

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The Lady, or the Tiger?

In "The Lady, or the Tiger?" the King is characterized as semi-barbaric, authoritative, and whimsical. His relationships with others are marked by his absolute power and his enjoyment of public...

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The Lady, or the Tiger?

In "The Lady, or the Tiger?" the word "genial" means friendly and easygoing. However, its use in the story is ironic or sarcastic, as it describes the king, who is actually the opposite of genial. A...

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