The Lady or the Tiger

1. Analyze the following question in the first paragraph: Who came out of the opened door - the lady, or the tiger? Why? What textual evidence can be used to support your analysis?
I think she chose the tiger for her lover. I “This semi-barbaric king had a daughter as blooming as his most florid fancies, and with a soul as fervent and imperious as his own(part 3 paragraph 1).” Since she is also semi- barbaric like her father, I think her jealously and greed will be stronger than her love towards her lover. “The girl was lovely, but she had dared to raise her eyes to the loved one of the princess; and, with all the intensity of the savage blood transmitted to her through long lines of wholly barbaric ancestors, she hated the woman who blushed and trembled behind that silent door (part 4 paragraph 3)” As someone semi-barbaric, the princess would rather see her love die than with someone she hates.

2. In the second paragraph, discuss any type of literary elements you discovered in the story. Forget the literary elements? Look at the brief list to refresh your memory: plot structure, characterization (indirect or direct), figurative language, conflict, symbols, etc! How could you apply these elements to Frank Stockton's story?
Setting:Very olden time in a place where a semi-barbaric king ruled the country
Conflict: Princess, internal conflict: She has lost her love but she has a choice to kill him or give him to someone who she hates
Characterization: The author gives direct characterization for the princess' lover that he is very handsome and brave. The author also give direct characterization for the princess that she is like her father.
Symbolism: The doors that the princess can choose are symbolizing consequences the lover can face.
Plot Structure
Exposition/ Introduction: The author introduces the setting and characters
Rising action: The princess's lover loved the princess, but the king found out of it, and the lover had to go over trial. The choices that the prince can choose were both bad for the princess, because she lost him either way.
Climax: Princess picks a door for her love
Falling action and Resolution: Uses reader's imagination.