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Lady Or The Tiger, By Frank R. Stockton

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In the story “Lady or The Tiger” by Frank R. Stockton, A barbaric king devises a particularly form of punishment. When a Lady dares to love the king's daughter, he's forced to choose between two doors, one with a lady behind it, and one with a tiger. His fate is unknown. I think they'll choose the Lady because in the story it says , “This semi-barbaric king had a daughter as blooming as his most florid fancies, and with a soul as fervent an imperious as his own”. Which means she's described as having “fervent” and “imperious.” The author is basically telling us that she's used to getting her own way and is passionate. Then there's, “This royal maiden was well satisfied with her lover, therefore he was handsome and brave to a degree unsurpassed

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