Question

Target Writing Level: Advanced

The three main characters in
Prank Stockton's "The Lady, or
the Tiger?"-- the King, the
Princess, and the Lover -- each
face a conflict when the Princess
and her Lover decide to marry.
Identify and describe the conflict
for each character and explain
how you believe they each resolve
the conflict.
Write at least 70 words.
Be sure to support your position
with details and examples from
the story.
Tip:
Types of Conflict:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Person vs. Self
Person vs. Person
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Nature
Questions to Consider:
-What is the conflict for each
character?
-How does each character react to
the conflict?

Answer 1

Ah, the King, a symbol of societal norms, faces a conflict of Person vs. Person, as his daughter's love affair challenges his authority. He resolves it by turning to his unusual justice system, leaving the lovers' fate to chance.

The Princess, in a Person vs. Self conflict, grapples with jealousy and love. Her resolution remains ambiguous, reflecting her internal struggle.

The Lover, caught in a Person vs. Society conflict, is at the mercy of the King's justice. His resolution, left to the Princess's decision, underscores his powerless position in society.

Each character's conflict and resolution paints a vivid picture of societal norms and personal emotions.