what is the theme of the chapter"the tiger king" ?

The tiger king is a satire on the arrogance of those in power.The writer employs great irony as well as humor in the story.The writer has succeeded in capturing the nuances of then and now political system.The writer lampoons the king and the coteries who surround him.Most importantly,the story conveys the message of conserving wildlife and arouses a renewed interest in us regarding the preservation of ecology.