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What is the moral of the poem A Tiger in the Zoo by Leslie Norris?
Lucifer
The moral of the poem A Tiger in the Zoo is that man is unjust and cruel towards the animals. For his entertainment and amusement, he has snatched away their liberty and freedom. They are made to live in a small concrete prison. Read summary of this poem.
What is the message of A Tiger in the Zoo?
Lucifer
The message of the poem A Tiger in the Zoo is that no animal should be encaged forcibly. Like humans all the animals also love freedom. They love roaming around in the forest and do whatever they like. Read summary of this poem.
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem A Tiger in the Zoo?
Lucifer
The rhyme scheme of the poem A Tiger in the Zoo is ABCB. Read summary of this poem.
Explain theme of the poem A Tiger in the Zoo by Leslie Norris.
Lucifer
Following are the main themes in the poem A Tiger in the Zoo: Liberty and Freedom Every human or animal loves freedom. No one likes to be imprisoned. In the poem, the tiger is not free. It has been encaged and its liberty has been snatched away. It cannot show its power and courage as it used to shoRead more
Identify the poetic devices used in the poem A Tiger in the Zoo.
Lucifer
Following poetic/literary devices have been used in the poem A Tiger in the Zoo: Personification: In the poem the poet refers the tiger by the word "he" which is used for humans. So, the tiger has been personified as a human with emotions who can understand. Metonymy: Metonymy is the substitution ofRead more
Why the tiger could walk only a few steps?
Lucifer
The tiger can walk only a few steps because the cage is so small that it cannot roam here and there freely. Read summary of this poem.
How does Tiger Walk in the cage?
Lucifer
The tiger walks a few steps in the cage with anger but quietly because the cage is too small and it is helpless. Its powers are of no use as it cannot use them to break the concrete cage. Read summary of this poem.
What does the poet think where the tiger should be?
Lucifer
The poet thinks that the tiger should be in the forest, hiding itself in the long grass and preying upon the fat deer who come to drink water. It should be in the village to terrorise the villagers. Read summary of this poem.
Where is the tiger kept in the zoo? What does he do?
Lucifer
The tiger is kept in a small cage in the zoo. It keeps walking a few steps in its cage because the cage is too small. It remains angry but quiet. Read summary of this poem.
How does the tiger feel inside the cage?
Lucifer
The tiger feels helpless and angry. It has been put in the cage without its desire. Hence it remains angry but quiet as it cannot break the cage and run away. It does not take interest in the visitors who come to see it. It ignores them and keeps walking angrily. Read summary of this poem.