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The Tiger King

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Point out some of dangers that the Tiger King had to face during his tiger-hunt.

Solution

The Maharaja was well prepared to get his wish fully materialised. But during his hunting expedition, he had to face certain dangers. There were times when the bullet missed its mark. If so happened that a tiger leapt upon him. He had to fight the wild as well as the violent beast with his bare hands. But each time it was the Maharaja who won.

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In what way was the Prince Jung Jung Bahadur brought up?

What will the Maharaja do to find the required number of tigers to kill?

How will the Maharaja prepare himself for the hundredth tiger which was supposed to be his fate?

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The story is a satire on the conceit of those in power. How does the author employ the literary device of dramatic irony in the story?

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How would you describe the behaviour of the Maharaja's minions towards him? Do you find them truly sincere towards him or are they driven by fear when they obey him? Do we find any similarity in today's political order?

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In what way the minions of the Maharaja behave towards his king? Keeping in view their attitudes specify that there is a great similarity in today's political order.

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How did the king tiger acquire his name?