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Why does the Tiger King get a wooden tiger for his son? (The Tiger King)
Why does the Tiger King get a wooden tiger for his son? (The Tiger King)
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Use irony when answering questions related to fate or prophecy.
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The Tiger King gifts a wooden tiger to his son because he believes he has killed all real tigers and is now safe. Ironically, the wooden tiger causes his death, fulfilling the prophecy.
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