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    Denizens mean inhabitants. Chivalric refer to the knights of medieval times. Here, in the poem, these words show that, the tigers live in a separate world where they are courageous, fearless and bold. They do not fear humans (hunters). Read summary of Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers Play quiz on Aunt JennifeRead more

    Denizens mean inhabitants. Chivalric refer to the knights of medieval times. Here, in the poem, these words show that, the tigers live in a separate world where they are courageous, fearless and bold. They do not fear humans (hunters).

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    Yes, we certainly sympathise with Aunt Jennifer because she is the victim of patriarchal and male-dominated society. The line "The massive weight of Uncle's wedding band sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer's hand" shows that she is trapped in an unhappy and unsuccessful marriage. She is bearing the loadRead more

    Yes, we certainly sympathise with Aunt Jennifer because she is the victim of patriarchal and male-dominated society. The line “The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s hand” shows that she is trapped in an unhappy and unsuccessful marriage. She is bearing the load of her marriage.

    The poet also seems to be sympathetic towards her like us. This is why she/he exposes the ordeals which Aunt Jennifer is going through.

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    Following are the three symbols used in the poem: Aunt Jennifer's tigers: They represent the art which is free, eternal and voice for the voiceless. Aunt Jennifer escapes from harsh reality by carving her tigers. Uncle's wedding band: The wedding band represents the psychological weight of marriageRead more

    Following are the three symbols used in the poem:

    1. Aunt Jennifer’s tigers: They represent the art which is free, eternal and voice for the voiceless. Aunt Jennifer escapes from harsh reality by carving her tigers.
    2. Uncle’s wedding band: The wedding band represents the psychological weight of marriage which Aunt Jennifer cannot bear. It shows that her life is controlled by her husband.
    3. Terrified hands will lie still ringed with ordeals: It symbolises the oppression of women. The ring remains in her hand even after her death which shows that she is not free from the oppressive even after her death.

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    The poem Aunt Jennifer's Tigers depicts two contrasting things. First fearlessness, boldness and courage in the art (the tigers) and cowardliness, fear and failed life of the artist (Aunt Jennifer). The poet explains how Aunt Jennifer finds peace in her art and escapes from the harsh reality. The haRead more

    The poem Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers depicts two contrasting things. First fearlessness, boldness and courage in the art (the tigers) and cowardliness, fear and failed life of the artist (Aunt Jennifer). The poet explains how Aunt Jennifer finds peace in her art and escapes from the harsh reality.

    The harsh reality refers to her failed marriage in which her husband is dominating over her life. She does not seem to possess any rights or privileges. The “massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band” on her hand shows that she has no control over her life. She is subjected to ordeals and will have to bear them throughout her life.

    When she carves the tigers on canvas, her fingers flutter like the wings of birds which show that she is terrified because of her husband. Thus the poem exposes the evils of patriarchal society.

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    The dream and the reality are definitely contrary and different. When the reality becomes harsh, cruel and unbearable, the person escapes to the world of dreams because there is no restriction or trap. We do whatever we want to do. In the poem Aunt Jennifer carves fearless and bold tigers to escapeRead more

    The dream and the reality are definitely contrary and different. When the reality becomes harsh, cruel and unbearable, the person escapes to the world of dreams because there is no restriction or trap. We do whatever we want to do.

    In the poem Aunt Jennifer carves fearless and bold tigers to escape from the harsh and unbearable married life. She herself is coward, frightened and trapped. However her art i.e. tigers are bold and fearless. They are free and have no fears from men.

    Thus reality (Aunt Jennifer’s failed marriage) and dream (free and bold tigers) are quite contrasting.

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    The poem Aunt Jennifer's Tigers is about Feminism, woman emancipation, and their upliftment. In the poem, the poet explains how (the tigers) are an escape for Aunt Jennifer. Her art is free and fearless, unlike her real life. So, the poet indirectly appeals to the women to express themselves using aRead more

    The poem Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers is about Feminism, woman emancipation, and their upliftment. In the poem, the poet explains how (the tigers) are an escape for Aunt Jennifer. Her art is free and fearless, unlike her real life. So, the poet indirectly appeals to the women to express themselves using art.

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    Women have been subjected to patriarchal norms and had to live under the dominance of males throughout the ages. Even in the poem, Aunt Jennifer is a victim of failed marriage and patriarchal husband who controls her life. But the poem gives the message of women emancipation and upliftment not by reRead more

    Women have been subjected to patriarchal norms and had to live under the dominance of males throughout the ages. Even in the poem, Aunt Jennifer is a victim of failed marriage and patriarchal husband who controls her life.

    But the poem gives the message of women emancipation and upliftment not by revolting against their husbands but by expressing themselves in art. Art is free unlike women’s married life. It is everlasting unlike humans life. And finally, it is a world in which women can escape and feel better.

    In the poem, the tigers which Aunt Jennifer carves are totally different than her. They are bold, fearless, courageous and move in chivalrous way. On the other hand, Aunt Jennifer herself is a victim of failed marriage. Her husband controls her life. She always remain afraid. Her fingers tremble like birds flutter.

    The poet says that, the ring of her marriage will remain on her fingers even after death. However her art (the tigers) will always remain bold and fearless.

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    Yes, Aunt Jennifer's Tigers is definitely a tragic poem. It describes the condition of Aunt Jennifer who is a victim of male dominated society and failed marriage. Her fingers tremble as birds flutter. The psychological weight of Uncle's wedding marriage band makes it difficult for her to work. SheRead more

    Yes, Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers is definitely a tragic poem. It describes the condition of Aunt Jennifer who is a victim of male dominated society and failed marriage. Her fingers tremble as birds flutter. The psychological weight of Uncle’s wedding marriage band makes it difficult for her to work. She appeared to have been imprisoned in the trap of marriage.

    Even, after her death, the ring will remain attached to her fingers which means she won’t be free even after her death. The only way of her escape from the harsh reality is her carved tigers which make her feel a little bit better.

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    In the end, the tone is hopeful and positive as her art i.e. the tigers will keep moving forward proudly and fearlessly. Read summary of Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers Play quiz on Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers

    In the end, the tone is hopeful and positive as her art i.e. the tigers will keep moving forward proudly and fearlessly.

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    The rhyme scheme of the poem Aunt Jennifer's Tigers is AABB CCDD EEFF. Read summary of Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers Play quiz on Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers

    The rhyme scheme of the poem Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers is AABB CCDD EEFF.

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