Riddle

I am both a killer and a savior, it depends on those who wield me. I will bring you from deep water to the shallows, or maybe I could be the one who will hang you in the gallows. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A chain
B.A ladder
C.A net
D.A rope
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 5 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A rope

Why this is the answer

This tool can be used to pull someone to safety or, if misused, to execute them.

This riddle is filed under Planet Riddles and rated Medium.

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