Question

10- The tiger-cages of the kingdom were searched for the most savage and relentless beasts, from which the fiercest monster might be selected for the arena; and the ranks of maiden youth and beauty throughout the land were carefully surveyed by competent judges in order that the young man might have a fitting bride in case fate did not determine for him a different destiny. Of course, everybody knew that the deed with which the accused was charged had been done. He had loved the princess, and neither he, she, nor anyone else, thought of denying the fact; but the king would not think of allowing any fact of this kind to interfere with the workings of the tribunal, in which he took such great delight and satisfaction. No matter how the affair turned out, the youth would be disposed of, and the king would take an aesthetic pleasure in watching the course of events, which would determine whether or not the young man had done wrong in allowing himself to love the princess.
What does the highlighted portion of paragraph 10 reveal about the character of the king?

He only cared about entertainment. It was just chance that the man accused also loved his daughter.

He loved his daughter but took drastic measures to ensure the relationship would end no matter what.

He no longer loved his daughter and didn't care who she fell in love with.

Answer 1

The highlighted portion of paragraph 10 reveals that the character of the king only cared about entertainment and took pleasure in watching the events unfold, regardless of whether the accused had done wrong in loving the princess.