5 Questions
Who wrote the short story 'The Lady, or the Tiger.'?
Frank R. Stockton
What does 'The Lady, or the Tiger.' represent in the English language?
A problem that is unsolvable
What is the purpose of the public trial by ordeal in the story?
To determine guilt or innocence
What is behind one of the doors in the public arena?
A tiger
How are the doors in the public arena designed?
Heavily soundproofed
Study Notes
"The Lady, or the Tiger?" Overview
- The short story "The Lady, or the Tiger?" was written by Frank R. Stockton.
Representation in English Language
- The story represents a classic example of an unreliable narrator in the English language.
Public Trial by Ordeal
- The purpose of the public trial by ordeal is to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.
- The trial is held in a public arena and is a form of entertainment for the crowd.
The Doors in the Public Arena
- Behind one of the doors in the public arena is a beautiful lady, and behind the other is a ferocious tiger.
- The doors are designed to swing open quickly, revealing either the lady or the tiger.
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