Think carefully about the elements of a morality tale. Which statement best describes the fundamental moral, or lesson, of “The
Lady, or the Tiger?” The truly selfless person would put the happiness of others before herself.
Never fall in love with the king’s daughter.
People should always consider their own needs when making an impossible decision.
The desires of many people outweigh the needs of one person.
Repetition helps exaggerate a point that the author is trying to convey. It highlights the main idea of what that character in the story is trying to let readers understand when stating such phrases.
