Interpret the symbols found in this poem.
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Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers by Adrienne Rich is rich in symbolism. ‘The massive weight of the wedding band’ symbolizes the worries, hardships and ordeals of married life. ‘Ringed with ordeals’ and ‘terrified hands’ highlight the unpleasant experiences which are still clinging to Aunt Jennifer, both mentally and physically.

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