The central idea of the poem is the storm. Vivid comparisons are made by the poet using this image. Storm Warnings Summary
The central idea of the poem is the storm. Vivid comparisons are made by the poet using this image.
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This poem is divided into 4 stanzas consisting of 7 lines each. Written in free verse, it does not follow a rhyme scheme. Storm Warnings Summary
This poem is divided into 4 stanzas consisting of 7 lines each. Written in free verse, it does not follow a rhyme scheme.
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The theme of this poem is the emotional state of mind. The persona’s state of mind is compared to that of a tempestuous storm. Nature or rather, the wrath of nature, can also be taken as a theme of the poem. Storm Warnings Summary
The theme of this poem is the emotional state of mind. The persona’s state of mind is compared to that of a tempestuous storm. Nature or rather, the wrath of nature, can also be taken as a theme of the poem.
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Here Alliteration is used. The sound of first letters "p" is same in both the words. Read summary of Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers Play quiz on Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers
Here Alliteration is used. The sound of first letters “p” is same in both the words.
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The responsibility of failed marriage is heavy for Aunt Jennifer. She is unable to live the hellish life which is controlled by her husband. Read summary of Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers Play quiz on Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers
The responsibility of failed marriage is heavy for Aunt Jennifer. She is unable to live the hellish life which is controlled by her husband.
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She has created the tigers quite different from her own character because they is no other way to express her hidden desires and her anger against the patriarchal society. Through art, she is able to express everything freely. Read summary of Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers Play quiz on Aunt Jennifer’s TigerRead more
She has created the tigers quite different from her own character because they is no other way to express her hidden desires and her anger against the patriarchal society. Through art, she is able to express everything freely.
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Following words depict the dominant and arrogant attitude of the wild animal: "Prance", "do not fear", "pace in sleek chivalric certainty.", "go on prancing, proud and unafraid". Read summary of Aunt Jennifer's Tigers Play quiz on Aunt Jennifer's Tigers
Following words depict the dominant and arrogant attitude of the wild animal:
“Prance”, “do not fear”, “pace in sleek chivalric certainty.”, “go on prancing, proud and unafraid”.
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The adjectives "proud" and "unafraid" are used for the tigers carved by Aunt Jennifer. Read summary of Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers Play quiz on Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers
The adjectives “proud” and “unafraid” are used for the tigers carved by Aunt Jennifer.
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Uncle represents male chauvinism and male domination. Read summary of Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers Play quiz on Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers
Uncle represents male chauvinism and male domination.
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This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: Metaphor: The storm serves as an extended metaphor throughout the poem for the emotional state of the poet’s persona. Visual Imagery: Examples of vivid images include “grey unrest” and “Boughs strain against the sky”. AlliteratiRead more
This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows:
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