The story "The Lady or the Tiger" by Frank R. Stockton has an ambiguous ending because the author leaves it up to the reader to decide which door the princess chooses for her lover. The story builds up suspense and tension as the princess must make a difficult decision that could result in either happiness or tragedy for her lover. By leaving the ending ambiguous, Stockton prompts the reader to consider the complexities of human emotions and moral choices, and to question the nature of love, jealousy, and vengeance. This ambiguity creates a sense of intrigue and allows for multiple interpretations of the story's outcome.
