Today, we read the classic short story "The Lady, or the Tiger?" This story is infuriating to many readers because it lacks a true resolution, and the reader is left to determine the ending.
Here is a summary of the story:
A semibarbaric king creates a public arena in which to administer justice by chance. When someone is accused of a crime, the king makes them go to the arena. The man has to open one of two doors. Behind one door is a hungry tiger that will eat him. Behind the other is a beautiful lady suitable to marry.
In this story, the king is trying to punish a young man who dared to love his daughter, the princess. The princess learns which door is which, though, and she signals to her beloved. But does she send him to the lady, or the tiger?
If you were absent in class today, you should read the story on page 31 and write an ending to it. The story is also online at this link.
Turning in textbooks tomorrow. Bring yours or get a $63.55 fine.
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