... enduring attitudes of traditions which society has placed upon them. The poem denotes being upset with the society due to the limitations placed on women in civilization, particularly in marriage. It is for this reason that the themes of many of Rich's poems are advice for women to live life for themselves, and to listen to only what they believe is right and to do ... within Aunt Jennifer's heart. The poem then resumes using the tigers again. Deborah Pope expresses her feelings on this poem by saying, "The fearful, gloomy woman waiting inside her darkening room for the emotional and me...

• Word Count: 2580
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School