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“The Maharaja vowed he would attend to all other matters only after killing the hundred tigers.”
What image of the Maharaja is reflected in the above statement? (Tiger King)
“The Maharaja vowed he would attend to all other matters only after killing the hundred tigers.”
What image of the Maharaja is reflected in the above statement? (Tiger King)
What image of the Maharaja is reflected in the above statement? (Tiger King)
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When asked about character portrayal, describe traits supported by actions or decisions from the text.
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The statement shows the Maharaja as an obsessive and superstitious ruler. He was deeply influenced by the astrologer’s prediction and prioritized killing a hundred tigers over administrative duties. It highlights his eccentricity, stubbornness, and irrational behaviour driven by fear and ego rather than logic and leadership.
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