The Lady or the Tiger?
Even though Frank Stockton’s The Lady or the Tiger? is basically a construction of descriptive passages, his short story can still keep his reader captivated from the beggining to the end. We are at first introduced to a world that, while being contemporary despite its obvious antique roots, shocks us with its sometimes barbaric mores. This cultural collision creates a genuine interest in the future development of the story; the reader wants to find out what will be the outcome and the reason to this extensive description of the kingdom and its king. When the prelude is perfectly unfolded by the author, the rises and falls are quick and spasmodic, keeping the reader alert all through the text.
Just when the story seems to stop a moment to take a breath, the author creates a dramatic turn of events : will the king’s daughter let her lover die or will she save him? As we follow her mind debating the pros and cons of two possibilities before her, the reader can make up his own mind about the dual nature of this crude juridistic affair. It becomes a fable of love and hatred and the limits of undying connection with another human being. The reader is now in the edge of his seat, waiting, wanting to know is the woman will see the resolution of the conflict just as he do. The lady or the tiger?
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Well, Fanny, I think this is a very good writing journal entry. I'm very proud of you. Your topic sentence is well explained and well supported with pertinent arguments. In my opinion, the second argument was really interesting; it explains very well the princess's dilemna. You make good use of the sentence patterns we learned in class. Your style is captivating, and you have a very rich vocabulary. In all, I think this is a perfect example of an excellent writing journal entry. Continue your good work!
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