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English Core · 2025 · 5 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 6 · Set 1 · Q12
The poems 'My Mother at Sixty-six' by Kamala Das and 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers' by Adrienne Rich explore the themes of pain and conflict. Explain.
The poems 'My Mother at Sixty-six' by Kamala Das and 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers' by Adrienne Rich explore the themes of pain and conflict. Explain.
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both poems - vivid imagery / poetic devices and symbols reflect pain / conflict
tone of both poems - melancholic / reflective
My Mother at Sixty-six
poem reflects - pain of poet /poet's realization - ageing and declining health of the mother
feels pain and helplessness at the thought of losing her mother
forcefully smiles to hide her pain - reflects her inner conflict
Aunt Jennifer's Tiger
poem showcases pain and oppression in marriage in patriarchal society massive weight of uncle's wedding band signifies emotional confinement
causing lack of confidence / fear
aunt's art reflects her inner turmoil / repressed emotions / desire of longing for freedom and autonomy
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