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Answer any four of the following in about 30 -40 words each:

The poem “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers‟ is replete with symbols. Interpret any 3 symbols


used in the poem.


Symbols used are :

1. Tiger : The fearless Tigers on the screen show the inner hidden creativity.


2. The Massive Weight of Uncle's band : This symbolises the trials and tribulations that married life brought into Aunt's life.


3. The needles : It symbolises how, during her life, her expression of art was hard probably due to the hardships she went through due to her husband. After she dies, the art work prevails, symbolising the permanence of art over life.


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