SETTINGS

TIME.
but it is written in a style that suggests a fairy tale or legend, giving it a timeless quality.

PLACE.
characterized by its unique system of justice through the arena. This kingdom is ruled by a king known
for his arbitrary and brutal sense of justice.

SOCIAL CONDITIONS.
The social conditions in the kingdom are characterized by a rigid class system, where the princess is of
noble birth, and her lover is a commoner. This class distinction plays a significant role in the conflict of
the story, as their love is seen as a violation of societal norms.

WEATHER.
This is because the focus is primarily on the moral and ethical dilemma faced by the princess and her
lover.

MOOD.
The arena itself is described as an imposing and dramatic setting, where the fates of the accused are
determined by their choices. The ambiguity of the ending contributes to a sense of mystery and leaves
readers pondering the story's themes long after they've finished reading.

Slide 2: Exposition

-In a semi-barbaric kingdom, a unique system of justice is established.

-Accused individuals must choose between two doors, one concealing a ferocious tiger and the other a
beautiful lady.
-Our story centers around the forbidden love between the princess and a commoner, leading to a trial by
choice.

Slide 3: Rising Action

-The princess discovers the secret behind the doors through a secret relationship with a courtier.
-Torn between love and loyalty, she knows which door her lover will face but faces a critical decision.
-Should she reveal the secret and risk the consequences?

Slide 4: Climax

-The climactic moment arrives when the young man stands in the arena, seeking guidance from the
princess.
-The entire kingdom watches, including the king, anticipating the princess's decision.
-However, the story leaves us hanging, never revealing the princess's choice.

Slide 5: Falling Action

-We briefly explore the immediate aftermath, as the young man, relying on the princess's silent signal,
chooses a door.
-The narrative leaves us in suspense, uncertain of the outcome.

Slide 6: Denouement

-The story concludes with reflection on the consequences of the princess's choice, whatever it may be.
-The open-ended resolution invites us to ponder the complexities of human emotions, the consequences
of choices, and the ambiguity of justice and love.

FORESHADOW

This passage foreshadows the central dilemma of the story. The fact that the princess's love affair is
discovered and that her love is described as "eager" suggests that her feelings for the young man are
strong. However, the mention of the princess's "treachery" toward her father hints at the potential
consequences she might face in the arena when it's her turn to influence her lover's fate.

The story's foreshadowing adds depth to the reader's understanding of the characters and their
motivations, contributing to the overall tension and moral ambiguity of the narrative.
SIT IRONY
The situational irony arises when the princess, who is deeply in love with the young man on trial,
knows what lies behind each door. She discovers the secret behind the doors through her relationship
with the courtier who is in charge of the proceedings. This creates a situation where she must make a
choice: does she signal him to choose the door with the lady, allowing him to marry someone else, or
does she signal him to choose the door with the tiger, ensuring his death? The irony lies in the fact that
she must use her knowledge to determine his fate, and her decision has significant consequences, both
for the young man and for her own emotional turmoil.
The ultimate irony is that the story does not reveal which door the princess chooses for the young man,
leaving it to the reader's imagination and creating an unresolved and ironic ending.

The ultimate irony is that the story does not reveal which door the princess chooses for the young man,
leaving it to the reader's imagination and creating an unresolved and ironic ending.

DRAMATIC
The dramatic irony in this story comes from the fact that the readers know the princess's secret and the
choice she must make for the young man on trial. The readers are aware that the princess has learned
which door conceals the lady and which one hides the tiger through her relationship with the courtier.
However, the characters within the story, including the young man, the king, and the court, are unaware
of the princess's knowledge and the difficult choice she faces.

This dramatic irony creates tension and suspense throughout the story because the readers are left
wondering whether the princess's love for the young man or her jealousy will determine her decision.
The story never explicitly reveals her choice, leaving the dramatic irony unresolved and allowing
readers to contemplate the ending's ambiguity.