Question

What was the reason of jealousy between Loona Bimberton and Mrs, Packletide?

Answer 1

Loona Bimberton had recently taken a flight in an aeroplane with an Algerian pilot. This feat had made her quite popular in the society. This popularity had caused the real jealousy. Now Mrs. Packletide wanted to do something equally adventurous and outshine her rival. 

Answer 2

Answer :

In the short story 'Mrs. Packletide's Tiger' by Saki, Loona Bimberton and Mrs. Packletide were socialites who were constantly competing with each other and wanted to outshine the other at every step. Their selfishness and vanity was the real reason for the jealousy between them.

In the beginning of the story we learn that Miss Loona Bimberton had recently flown in an aeroplane with an Algerian pilot and this incident had made her the talk of the town. This sparked Mrs. Packletide's jealousy who decided to go for the tiger hunt in order to outshine her and steal her thunder.