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Lady Or The Tiger

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“The Lady or the Tiger is a fascinating short story by Frank R. Stockton. This story takes place in the olden time where a semi barbaric king ruled. This exuberant king got his way no matter what. He had a daughter who was quite an arrogant princess. She happened to fall in love with a peasant, which the king did not like. Since the king gets his way, the peasant was sent to the arena where his fate was decided between two doors. In one door, a beautiful maiden laid, whom he would marry. In the other, a furious hungry tiger laid ready to eat the peasant in a second. When it came to the peasants time to choose, he looked up at the princess, who then signaled to the right door. So, what is behind that door, “The Lady or the Tiger?” This mystery

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