How Do You Respond To Stereotypes: Fact Or Fiction?

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Without the slightest hesitation, he went to the door on the right, and opened it. The next thing everyone saw was a gigantic tiger pounce on the poor man. The crowd gasped and the iron bells started to clang. The man was proclaimed guilty. He gave one last glance towards his lover. She had a look of sorrow on her face. As if she didn’t tell him which door to open. Then the whole crowd watched as he was torn to shreds. People in the crowd were screaming, others looked away, but the princess watched the whole time. A tear rolled down her cheek and she realized what she had just done. The king turned and looked at her and said “ I’m sorry this had to happen.” But it was too late, the decision was already made. Years after this tragic event went

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