Flamingo (Poem): Aunt Jennifer's Tigers · Class 12 · CBSE · Science English
In “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,” the tigers primarily symbolize Aunt Jennifer’s desire for
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In “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,” the tigers primarily symbolize Aunt Jennifer’s desire for
- A.wealth and social status
- B.freedom, confidence and fearlessnessCorrect answer
- C.revenge against the hunters
- D.love for her husband
Solution
The fearless tigers represent the freedom, confidence and strength that Aunt Jennifer lacks in her oppressed married life.
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