The Lady or the Tiger? “Think of it, fair reader, not as if the decision of the question depended upon yourself, but upon that hot‐blooded, semibarbaric princess, her soul at a white heat beneath the combined fires of despair and jealousy. She had lost him, but who should have him?” ‐ (Stockton, 272) Writing Assignment: In about 250 words, write YOUR own version of the ending that tells us what happens when the young man opens the door. Does the tiger or the lady come out? Your ending should include the following: 1) How the young man reacts 2) How the princess reacts 3) How the crowd reacts Please arrange your events in chronological order. Your essay will be graded for flow, descriptive detail, and a realistic perspective from each character as they are already described in the story. Pre‐Writing (To be done in class) Visualize how the scene looks. Put yourself in the place of EACH character one at a time to see what happens from each perspective. Put your notes below: The Young Man The Princess The Crowd The Tiger or the Lady (depending on your ending) Final Draft Check your writing for the following: 1) You have shown how the young man, princess, and the crowd react 2) Your portrayal of the characters in consistent to how they have been presented in the story 3) You have included specific details 4) Your ending flows well and is in correct chronological order 5) You have DOUBLE‐CHECKED grammar and spelling. You will be graded according to the following rubric: Perspective Your ending clearly shows how the young man, princess, and crowd react. Consistency/Flow Ideas are focused throughout, clearly organized, and effectively supportive of the characters as they have been presented in the story. Ending does not wander. Specific Detail The ending uses specific detail to demonstrate the motivations and reactions of the different characters in the story. Mechanics Essay demonstrates accurate grammar, spelling, and word choice. TOTAL Total Possible Points 5 Points Assigned 10 5 5 25