Aunt Jennifer's Tigers: Class 12 English Core (CBSE) important questions and practice
Aunt Jennifer's Tigers is chapter 13 of 21 in CBSE Class 12 English Core. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Adrienne Rich's feminist theme: woman trapped in patriarchal marriage
- Contrast between the fearless tigers and the terrified aunt
- Symbols: the wedding band as a burden, the tigers as freedom
- Aunt Jennifer's death and the tigers' continued prancing
- Poetic devices: alliteration, imagery, symbolism, irony
What examiners usually ask
- How do the tigers in the panel contrast with Aunt Jennifer herself?
- What is suggested by the phrase 'massive weight of Uncle's wedding band'?
- Do you sympathise with Aunt Jennifer? What is the attitude of the speaker towards her?
Exam tip
Build your answer around the three contrasts (tigers prance, aunt's fingers flutter; tigers unafraid, aunt terrified; aunt dies, tigers go on) and name the wedding band as a symbol of oppression, which is what full-mark answers include.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Aunt Jennifer's Tigers for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 English Core papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Aunt Jennifer's Tigers in the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus?
Yes. Aunt Jennifer's Tigers is part of the current CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Aunt Jennifer's Tigers MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.