the lady, or the tiger? by frank r. stockton. the first requisite of civilization... is that of...
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In this tale, a king holds public trials of subjects accused of crimes. Their guilt or innocence is determined by chance—by having them open one of two doors and reveal what’s behind it. A beautiful lady means innocence. A ferocious tiger means guilt. [End of Section] The Lady, or the Tiger? Introducing the StoryTRANSCRIPT
The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton
The first requisite of civilization . . . is that of justice.
—Sigmund Freud
The Lady, or the Tiger?Introducing the Story
In this tale, a king holds public trials of subjects accused of crimes. Their guilt or innocence is determined by chance—by having them open one of two doors and reveal what’s behind it.• A beautiful lady means
innocence.• A ferocious tiger means
guilt.
[End of Section]
The Lady, or the Tiger?Introducing the Story