This was the king's semi-barbaric method of administering justice. Its perfect fairness is obvious. The criminal could not know out of which door would come the lady; he opened either he pleased, without having the slightest idea whether, in the next instant, he was to be devoured or married. On some occasions the tiger came out of one door, and on some out of the other. —“The Lady, or the Tiger,”
Frank R. Stockton

Which element of a morality tale is being described in this passage?

1. The character makes a decision.
2. The consequences of a choice become clear
3. The essential conflict of the story is set up.
4. moral of the story is revealed.

And that's poem by ruskin bond what does the use of the word heartbeat suggest about the narrator's attitude towards life

Why would the author show scout behaving like a lady lady during aunt alexandra's circle, even though she hates doing so? select all that apply. (to kill a mockingbird) to show her acceptance of that role in life to demonstrate empathy for aunt alexandra to reflect on scout's emotional confusion to show scout's growth and maturity

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”