AUNT JENNIFER’S TIGERS By Adrienne Rich (May 16, 1929- March 27, 2012) DETAILED STANZA-WISE EXPLANATION, POETIC DEVICES, VOCABULARY, AND SHORT QUESTION-ANSWER OF THE POEM “AUNT JENNIFER’S TIGERS”. ABOUT THE POET Adrienne Rich is recgnised as one of the greatest English poets of the twentieth century. She always raised her voice against injustice and exploitation of women in the male-dominated society. She had been attached to various women's movements.  INTRODUCTION "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers" is a poem by Adrienne Rich that explores the theme of feminine oppression and the struggle for freedom. Here Aunt Jennifer has been described as being "trapped" in her marriage. Moreover, the tigers represent Aunt Jennifer's desire for freedom. DIFFICULT WORDS AND THEIR MEANING Prance - Jump Screen - Panel Topaz - bright yellow colour stone Denizen - dweller/inhabitant Pace - walk/move Sleek - smooth/elegant Chivalric - brave/noble Certainty - here it means confiden