Question

Pride goes before a fall.' Justify the statement with reference to the chapter Mrs.Packletide's tiger.

Answer 1

Pride or vanity is reason that drives man to move ahead of others ensuing ego. The character of Mrs. Packletide was very selfish and greedy for more. Saki portrays her vain ambition of outshining Loona Bimberton which entails her shame, embarrassment, and financial loss. She is left with nothing but regret and remorse.

Answer 2

mrs. packletide was jealous of loona  bimberton who was carried 11 miles in an aeroplane by an algerian aviator

packletide wanted to achieve similar fame

so she arranged for a tiger hunt and paid much for it as well as to cover the mistake

she also failed to impress loona

she wanted to be proud of herself

sp pride goes before a fall