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What did the hunters realise when they looked at the hundredth tiger? (The Tiger King)
What did the hunters realise when they looked at the hundredth tiger? (The Tiger King)
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This irony shows how blind authority and ego can distort reality, making others fearful and dishonest.
Updated On: Jul 5, 2025
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The hunters realised that the king had missed the shot and the tiger had only fainted. Out of fear of the king’s rage and to preserve his ego, they shot the tiger themselves and silently disposed of the truth, allowing the king to continue believing he succeeded.
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