I am not completely sure, but I would say that being the last of a long line of speakers refers to temporal context. Since you are last, it means that a long time will pass since it is your turn.
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Experts recommend that a student doesn't study all night before an exam
In Frank Stockton's short story "The Lady or the Tiger", I think the author's purpose is to present a familiar fairy tale with an ending which will provoke enthusiastic discussion about which choice the princess made. We all make decisions and with decisions come consequences.
