In The Lady, or the Tiger, what do the sentences from the excerpt most closely show about how the king views the accused? “The accused person was instantly punished if he found himself guilty, and if innocent he was rewarded on the spot, whether he liked it or not. There was no escape from the judgments of the king’s arena.” Question 2 options: a) The king believes the accused is responsible for his own punishment. b) The king believes the accused must declare guilt before choosing a door. c) The king believes the accused will receive a reward if he avoids punishment. d) The king believes the accused may choose to debate in the arena for his innocence.