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English Core · 2025 · 5 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q13
"If you want to test a man's character, give him power." Analyse the theme of The Tiger King in the light of the above quote. (The Tiger King)
"If you want to test a man's character, give him power." Analyse the theme of The Tiger King in the light of the above quote. (The Tiger King)
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the story is a satire on the conceit of those in power
the Tiger King, consumed by the obsession to disprove the prophecy, misuses his position and power
instead of looking after the welfare of his state and people, he spent all his energy in hunting down tigers of not only his own state but also neighbouring states
his primary motivation to be married was also guided by his obsession with killing tigers
put his kingdom under threat and misused public funds to pay for the diamond rings to please the Duraisani
changed the taxes on the basis of his whims and fancies
his entire life and actions are an indication of how self-obsession and misplaced priorities can be detrimental to a person in power
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