How will the Maharaja prepare himself for the hundredth tiger which was supposed to decide his fate?

The story is a satire on the conceit of those in power. How does the author employ the literary device of dramatic irony in the story?

What makes Jack feel caught in an uglymiddle position?

Why is an adult’s perspective on life different from that of a child’s?

Apparent illogicality sometimes turns out to be a futuristic projection? Discuss.

Do you think that the third level was a medium of escape for Charley? Why?

Do you see an intersection of time and space in the story?

How would you describe the behaviour of the Maharaja’s minions towards him? Do you find them truly sincere towards him or are they driven by fear when they obey him? Do we find a similarity in today’s political order?

What is the moral issue that the story raises?

There are moments in life when we have to make hard choices between our roles as private individuals and as citizens with a sense of national loyalty. Discuss with reference to the story you have just read.

What is the author’s indirect comment on subjecting innocent animals to the willfulness of human beings?

Why is an adult’s perspective on life different from that of a child’s?

What does the third level refers to?

How would you describe the behaviour of the Maharaja’s minions towards him? Do you find them truly sincere towards him or are they driven by fear when they obey him? Do we find a similarity in today’s political order?

What is the author’s indirect comment on subjecting innocent animals to the willfulness of human beings?

The story is a satire on the conceit of those in power. How does the author employ the literary device of dramatic irony in the story?

What will now happen to the astrologer? Do you think the prophecy was indisputably disproved?

Do you see an intersection of time and space in the story?

While hatred against a member of the enemy race is justifiable, especially during wartime, what makes a human being rise above narrow prejudices?

What will Dr Sadao do to get rid of the man?

Apparent illogicality sometimes turns out to be a futuristic projection? Discuss.