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13- Aunt Jennifer's Tigers

English · Class 12

In "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers", the embroidered tigers are depicted as powerful, confident, and fearless, contrasting sharply with Aunt Jennifer's own subdued and fearful nature. They are described as "bright topaz denizens of a world of green," suggesting a vibrant, free existence, while Aunt Jennifer is burdened by her marriage and the expectations of a patriarchal society. The tigers' movement, described as "chivalric certainty," further highlights their strength and grace, qualities Aunt Jennifer lacks.