Question

Why did Mrs. Packletide wish to kill a tiger?

Answer 1

she wants to outshine Mrs.loona bimberton. that's why she wanted to kill a tiger

Answer 2

Mrs. packletide wished to kill a tiger because she was guided by her dislike of loona bimberton, who had recently labelled eleven miles in one of the air planes, piloted by Algerian aviator , a rare feat accomplished by any women. she too wanted to catch public attention and desired of the similar media popularity. so she decided to shoot a tiger.