The Tiger King Question And Answer
READING WITH INSIGHT Textual Question And Answer Q1. 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? Ans. On surface level, The Tiger King' seems to be a simple story about a royal prince, his growth and exploits as a king. The prophecies at his birth about the manner of his death make the story interesting by introducing the element of surprise and suspense On a deeper level, the story is a satire on the conceit of those in power. It is usually seen that those in power have too much pride in themselves and what they do. Two such specimens in the story are the Tiger King and the British officer. The author employs dramatic irony and humour to show their faults and weaknesses. The words of these characters carry an extra meaning. They do not know what is going to happen, The Tiger King resolves to hunt a hundred tigers to disprove the prediction of the astrologer. In his stubbornness, he fa...