Satire and Social Critique · Satirical Literature

The Tiger King: Political Hubris

Examining the use of satire to critique the arrogance and whimsical nature of those in power.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does Kalki use irony to subvert the prophecy regarding the King's death?
  2. 2What does the King's obsession with the tiger hunt reveal about the colonial administration's priorities?
  3. 3In what ways is the ending of the story a critique of human vanity?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Vistas - The Tiger King - Class 12
Class: Class 12
Subject: English
Unit: Satire and Social Critique
Period: Satirical Literature

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