Aunt Jennifer’s hands are described as “fluttering through her wool” in the second stanza to convey her nervousness and struggle as she works on her needlework. This imagery suggests a sense of anxiety and lack of control, reflecting the oppressive ...
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In Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers by Adrienne Rich, the terms “denizens” and “chivalric” deepen our understanding of the tiger’s attitude by illustrating its boldness and independence. “Denizens” refers to the tigers as inhabitants of the jungle, suggesting that they thrive in ...