In the chapter "The Tiger King" the general and the Maharaja may both face death, but their circumstances and responses to their experiences differ greatly.
The general, as an enemy, confronts death through violent means, either as a soldier or through execution.
He may confront his demise with bravery or fear, but his fate is ultimately in the hands of his captors.
The Maharaja, on the other hand, faces death as a natural result of his position of power as a tiger king.
His fate could be influenced by his own acts, like hunting, or by the actions of others, such poachers or other predators.
The Maharaja may die with acceptance or defiance, but he is always conscious of his fate's inevitability.
Thus, the fate of the general is dictated by the actions of others, whereas the fate of the Maharaja is largely influenced by his own actions and the circumstances of his position.
