Answer: The author appreciates Diane’s concern for the well-being of the tiger.
Explanation:
The author’s viewpoint in the excerpt is that "The author appreciates Diane’s concern for the well-being of the tiger".
From the excerpt, we can read that Diane wasn’t concerned about her safety but rather she was worried as she didn't want to harm the tiger as she felt for the well being of the tiger and didn't want to cast the body part of the living animal.
