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 stark contrast between the king's control over life and death decisions and the moral implications of his judgments, illustrating how power can corrupt the concept of justice within the kingdom.
Use the passage from “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 using sensory language to capture the
emotional experience of the individuals on
trial
by contrasting the terrifying nature of the
tiger with the beauty of the lady through
visual imagery
by emphasizing the absolute nature of the
king's authority to punish and reward his
subjects
by examining the role of the spectators to
underscore the unusual practices in the
kingdom
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