Flamingo (Poem): Aunt Jennifer's Tigers

Topics in this chapter

• Aunt Jennifer’s Character and Identity
• Patriarchy, Marriage, And Oppression
• Freedom Through Artistic Expression
• Tiger Symbolism And Imagery
• Poetic Devices And Word Choice
• Form, Structure, And Poetic Contrast

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Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-A4E4AB

   In “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,” the tigers primarily symbolize Aunt Jennifer’s desire for

   1. A.wealth and social status
   2. B.freedom, confidence and fearlessness
   3. C.revenge against the hunters
   4. D.love for her husband
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2. Question 2Q-7CF25B

   What does the phrase “massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band” most strongly suggest?

   1. A.The expensive nature of the wedding ring
   2. B.The physical weakness of Aunt Jennifer’s fingers
   3. C.The oppressive burden of her marriage
   4. D.Aunt Jennifer’s pride in her married life
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3. Question 3Q-AFC94D

   Which poetic contrast best expresses the central conflict in “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers”?

   1. A.The tigers’ bright, fearless movements are contrasted with Aunt Jennifer’s trembling hands.
   2. B.The hunters’ courage is contrasted with the tigers’ fear.
   3. C.Aunt Jennifer’s wealth is contrasted with her husband’s poverty.
   4. D.The beauty of nature is contrasted with the ugliness of the forest.
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4. Question 4Q-ECE16E

   Explain how Aunt Jennifer’s embroidery becomes a means of expressing her inner desires and resistance.

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5. Question 5Q-5A6220

   Which quality is most strongly conveyed by the tigers' movement as they are shown prancing with chivalric certainty?

   1. A.Confident fearlessness
   2. B.Confused helplessness
   3. C.Domestic obedience
   4. D.Physical weakness
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