1. aunt jennifers tigers
The main theme of Aunt Jennifer's Tigers is to reveal the hidden, vibrant inner life of Aunt Jennifer, as expressed in the content and theme of her tapestry, in sharp contrast to the outer image of the terrified, trapped woman she seems to be due to the social and cultural expectations and demands of her time. ... Adrienne Rich uses a number of similes and symbols in the poem to convey her theme. ... The rhyme scheme in the poem is very basic: AABB CCDD EEFF, and the rhythm in the three stanzas of the poem isn't a regular beat but varies from line to line as necessary. ... Adrienn...
- Word Count: 1074
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate