"the lady, or the tiger: " what is the author’s most likely reason for ending the story with a question?

question 13 options:

a)

to allow the reader to choose the ending of the story to create a unique conclusion during each reading

b)

to protect the reader from knowing about the tragedy experienced by the young hero and the princess

c)

to motivate the reader to consider the moral implications of the choices the princess might make

d)

to leave the reader confused about the actions of the young hero and the princess