Question

the lady, or the tiger? by frank richard stockton. in the very olden time there lived a semi - barbaric king whose ideas, though somewhat polished and sharpened by the progress of distant latin neighbors, were still largely florid, and untrammeled as became that of him which was barbaric. when a man in the kingdom was accused. part a which theme is most clearly conveyed by the selection? a impulsive choices can lead to personal disaster. b justice is served only when laws are fairly applied. c some would rather destroy what they love than lose it. d its better to take a stand for what is right than remain silent.

Explanation:

In "The Lady, or the Tiger?", the princess has to decide whether to send her lover to the lady (to be with another woman) or to the tiger (to be killed). Her jealous nature makes it possible she would rather see him dead than with another. This conveys the theme that some would rather destroy what they love than lose it.

Answer:

C. Some would rather destroy what they love than lose it.