The author simultaneously develops the themes of power and justice in the passage by emphasizing the absolute nature of the king's authority to punish and reward his subjects. This highlights the arbitrary nature of the king's justice system and reinforces the theme of power, as the king holds the ultimate decision over the fate of the accused, demonstrating both the potential for tyranny in unchecked authority and the moral implications of such power in matters of justice.
The Lady, or the Tiger?” to answer the question.
How does the author simultaneously develop the themes of power and justice in the passage?
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by emphasizing the absolute nature of the king's authority to punish and reward his subjects
by emphasizing the absolute nature of the king's authority to punish and reward his subjects
by contrasting the terrifying nature of the tiger with the beauty of the lady through visual imagery
by contrasting the terrifying nature of the tiger with the beauty of the lady through visual imagery
by using sensory language to capture the emotional experience of the individuals on trial
by using sensory language to capture the emotional experience of the individuals on trial
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