Interpret the symbols found in this poem.

Symbols are something that represents something else. Symbols are often used in poetry. In the poem ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,’ a number of symbols have been used.

Denizens of the world of green mean the residents or inhabitants of forests as the world of green is a forest. ’Ringed with ordeals’ means to be caught up in a misery and difficulties, the perfect use of hyperbole has made the word trapped much of a materialized object through the word ‘ringed’. ’Massive weight of uncle’s wedding band’ metaphorically refers to the burden of marital vows and responsibilities imposed on Aunt Jennifer by her husband.

‘Sits heavily upon aunt’ means has put a lot of pressure on aunt. Metaphor has been used here.