The Lady, or the Tiger? Questions on Justice
The Lady, or the Tiger?
Why is the arena an important symbol in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
The arena in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" symbolizes both the king's semi-barbaric justice system and the internal conflicts of the princess and her lover. It reflects the king's attempt to mask his...
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What is the conflict in "making the crooked straight and crushing down uneven places"?
The conflict revolves around the king's preference for chaos to assert control, despite claiming his rule is smooth and fair. His autocratic nature ensures everything runs according to his will, with...
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Identify verbal irony in Stockton's "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
Verbal irony in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" is evident through the king's so-called justice system, which is inherently unjust, as his "semi-barbaric" nature contradicts the concept of civilization and...
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Why did the king believe the princess's lover would be eliminated in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
The king believed the princess's lover would be eliminated because the trial's outcome—either death by tiger or marriage to another woman—would remove him as a suitor. The king's judicial system...
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What is unique about the maiden in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
The maiden in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" is uniquely chosen for the accused by the king's system of justice. If the accused is found innocent, he opens the door to a fair maiden selected specifically...
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Does "The Lady, or the Tiger?" by Frank Stockton suggest polygamy is legal in the kingdom?
In the short story "The Lady or the Tiger?" by Frank Stockton it is implied that polygamy is legal in the kingdom due to the fact that an accused man must choose a door with a woman behind it even if...
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Why are the public trials in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" popular with the kingdom's people?
The public trials in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" are popular because they serve as both entertainment and a deterrent. The brutal king uses the arena to administer justice, making attendance likely...
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What is the king's favorite activity in "The Lady, or The Tiger?"
In "The Lady, or The Tiger?" the king's favorite activity is using the arena as a system of justice. He enjoys the spectacle of leaving a person's fate to chance, where they choose between two...
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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,...