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Author
Hannah C.
Subject
Poetry
Aunt Jennifer’s tigers prance across a screen, Bright topaz denizens of a world of green. They do not fear the men beneath the tree; They pace in sleek chivalric certainty. Aunt Jennifer’s fingers fluttering through her wool Find even the ivory needle hard to pull. The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s hand. When Aunt is dead, her terrified hands will lie Still ringed with ordeals she was mastered by. The tigers in the panel that she made Will go on prancin...
This resource focuses on Adrienne Rich's poem "Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers," exploring its themes, poetic devices, and character analysis. It provides comprehension questions, analyses of rhyme and rhythm, thematic discussions of oppression within marriage, and reflections on artistic expression as a means of escape for Aunt Jennifer. Students are encouraged to compare the freedom of the tigers with Aunt Jennifer's confinement, delve into symbolism related to marriage, and consider how rhythm contributes to the poem's meaning.