Question

The poem ‘Aunt Jennifer's Tigers’ is written by ________.

• A. Kamala Das
• B. Adrienne Rich
• C. Elizabeth Arden
• D. Pablo Neruda

Hint:

Adrienne Rich’s “Aunt Jennifer's Tigers” highlights women’s oppression and contrasts it with the fearless tigers she embroiders.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

This question is based on the poem “Aunt Jennifer's Tigers.” The poem explores themes of oppression, fear, and the contrast between strength and helplessness.
Step 1: Identify the poet.
The poem was written by Adrienne Rich, a well-known American poet known for her feminist writings and themes of women’s struggles.
Step 2: Analyze the options.
(A) Kamala Das: She wrote “My Mother at Sixty-Six,” not this poem.
(B) Adrienne Rich: This is correct as she is the author of “Aunt Jennifer's Tigers.”
(C) Elizabeth Arden: She was a businesswoman, not the poet of this work.
(D) Pablo Neruda: He wrote “Keeping Quiet,” not this poem.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Since “Aunt Jennifer's Tigers” was written by Adrienne Rich, the correct answer is (B).
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