Question

summarize what happens during the kings trials. define retribution: punishment inflicted. complete the following chart: if the door of the tiger... then the accused must be guilty. if the door of the lady... then the accused must be innocent. what are your feelings about the kings form of justice? i feel like the kings form of justice is not fair. highlight words in this paragraph that explain how the king feels about the princess. station: social position, rank. treading on epithalamic measure: dancing to wedding music. tribunal: court of justice. determinate: final. courtiers: royal attendants.

Explanation:

1. Summary of the king's trials: In the king's trials, the accused stands before two doors. If they open the door with a tiger, they are deemed guilty and punished. If they open the door with a suitable lady, they are considered innocent and immediately married to the lady in a public - arena ceremony.
2. Definition of retribution: Retribution means punishment inflicted, as in the case of the king's justice system where the criminal is punished by the tiger.
3. Chart completion: If the door of the tiger, the accused must be guilty; if the door of the lady, the accused must be innocent.
4. Feelings about the king's justice: Answers may vary. Some may see it as unfair due to the random nature and lack of real evidence - based judgment. Others may view it as fair since the accused has a choice.
5. Words showing the king's feelings about the princess: "apple of his eye", "loved by him above all humanity" show the king's deep affection for the princess.

Answer:

1. In the king's trials, the accused chooses between two doors. A tiger means guilt and punishment, a lady means innocence and immediate marriage.
2. Punishment inflicted.
3. If the door of the tiger, the accused must be guilty; if the door of the lady, the accused must be innocent.
4. Answers vary, e.g., It is unfair because of randomness and lack of real - evidence judgment.
5. "apple of his eye", "loved by him above all humanity"