Flamingo Poem Chapter 5 A Roadside Stand — English STD 12 Science — Question

Adrienne Rich chose to express her silent revolt through her poem, Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers, just as Aunt Jennifer did with her embroidery. Explain.

What is the ‘sadness’ that the poet refers to in the poem?

What does Neruda mean by ‘an exotic moment without rush’ in his poem, ‘Keeping Quiet’?

How can we say that marriage was a compromise for Aunt Jennifer? Support your response with two justifications.

Why do you think Shakespeare is ‘wicked’ and the map ‘a bad example’ to these children?

‘Their mother sighed.
Sophie watched her back stooped over the sink and wondered at the incongruity of the delicate bow which fastened her apron strings.’

The prose selection, Going Places includes this telling comment about Sophie’s mother.

In Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers, we are told that –
‘The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band
Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s Hand.’

Imagine a conversation between Sophie’s mother and Aunt Jennifer. Create this exchange with reference to the two extracts given above.

You may begin the conversation like this …

Sophie’s mother: Your embroidery is so beautiful. Do you love tigers?

Comment on the tone of the poem with references to “My Mother at SixtySix”.

What symbol from Nature does the poet invoke to say that there can be life under apparent stillness?

The different portrayals of women in the texts 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers', 'Going Places', 'Lost Spring' and 'My Mother at Sixty-six', offer insights into the experiences of women in society.
You have been asked to address your peers and share-
→the ways these portrayals highlight the diversity of the female experience.
→ the importance of understanding each individual woman's challenges and experiences.
Compose this draft, with reference to any three of these prescribed texts. listed above.

You may begin this way:
Good morning, everyone.
As I analysed the allotted texts...

You may end this way.
To conclude, I'd like to say that ...

In the poem “A Thing Of Beauty” The poet describes some beautiful things of nature. What are they? Elaborate.