Aunt Jennifer's Tigers (Adrienne Rich) — Flashcards

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Adrienne Rich wrote the poem. She was a poet and theorist involved in the contemporary women's movement. Her work also shows a strong resistance to racism and militarism.

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The poem presents the constraints of married life, especially the burden faced by a woman in marriage. Aunt Jennifer's suffering contrasts sharply with the freedom of the tigers she embroiders.

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The tigers symbolize freedom, fearlessness, strength, and confidence. They move proudly and are not afraid of men, which contrasts with Aunt Jennifer's own controlled and burdened life.

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This line shows the tigers' fearless nature. They are powerful and unafraid, unlike Aunt Jennifer, who lives under pressure and fear. The contrast highlights freedom versus oppression.

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The tigers are described as bright topaz-colored creatures living in a green world. The phrase creates a vivid visual image and makes the tigers seem precious, lively, and distinct from ordinary anima…

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Denizen means a person, animal, or plant that lives in, grows in, or is often found in a particular place. Here, it describes the tigers as inhabitants of the green world in the embroidery.

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Sleek means elegant. In the phrase "sleek chivalric certainty," it suggests graceful and confident movement, making the tigers seem noble and self-assured.

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The phrase suggests noble, confident, and fearless movement. It gives the tigers a heroic quality, making them seem like symbols of ideal strength and freedom.