Question

Write the central idea of any one of the following poems:
Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers

Hint:

Central ideas in poems often reveal the poet's deeper philosophical or social message.

Answer 1

In “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers” by Adrienne Rich, the poet highlights the oppression faced by women in patriarchal societies. Aunt Jennifer’s tigers, depicted as fearless and free, contrast with her own constrained life. The poem emphasizes the longing for freedom and empowerment.