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Explain how ‘The tigers in the panel … Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.’ (Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers)
Explain how ‘The tigers in the panel … Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.’ (Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers)
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Focus on the symbolism of the tigers representing strength, fearlessness, and freedom, in contrast to Aunt Jennifer’s constrained life.
Updated On: Jan 27, 2025
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The tigers in Aunt Jennifer’s embroidery symbolize her unfulfilled desires for freedom and strength. While Aunt Jennifer lives a life of oppression, the tigers will continue to represent her inner spirit of courage and resilience, unaffected by societal constraints.
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