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Aunt Jennifer's Tigers (Adrienne Rich)

CBSE · Class 12 · English

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Topics in Aunt Jennifer's Tigers (Adrienne Rich)

1

Poet and poem background

  • Adrienne Rich was born in 1929 and died in 2012.
  • She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
  • She published nineteen volumes of poetry and three collections of essays and other writings.
2

Central idea and theme

  • The poem shows the burden of a married woman’s life.
  • Aunt Jennifer feels trapped by the responsibilities and control linked with marriage.
  • The tigers represent courage, confidence, and freedom.
3

Important symbols and imagery

  • The tigers are bright topaz denizens of a world of green.
  • The tigers do not fear the men beneath the tree.
  • They pace in sleek chivalric certainty.
4

Character sketch of Aunt Jennifer

  • Aunt Jennifer is a married woman who appears weak and afraid.
  • Her fingers flutter through her wool, showing nervousness and lack of control.
  • She finds even the ivory needle hard to pull.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Aunt Jennifer's Tigers

Adrienne RichThe tigersAunt JenniferUncle's wedding bandMarriage as constraintFreedom versus oppressionDeath and permanenceImagery and symbolism

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