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English Core · 2024 · 5 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q12
Create a comprehensive comparison of the themes present in 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers' and 'My Mother at Sixty-six'. Specifically discuss the different…
Create a comprehensive comparison of the themes present in 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers' and 'My Mother at Sixty-six'. Specifically discuss the different ways each poem addresses the concept of struggle and resilience.
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Aunt Jennifer's tigers
suppressed by patriarchal society
endures the ordeals of her marriage
desirous of strength and freedom
resilience able to express herself beautifully through her art - creation of tigers
tigers symbolic of freedom and chivalry / fearlessness and pride
My Mother at Sixty Six
reflects true struggle of fulfilling worldly duties and duties as a daughter
leaves her mother with reassurance
hides her emotions through her smile
makes a promise to see her soon
mother's ageing and appearance reflects her struggle and resilience
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