a. The expression ‘Aunt Jennifer’s tigers’ implies that the tigers are a creation of Aunt Jennifer, specifically as a part of her needlework. The tigers represent her imagination and artistic expression. b. The prancing tigers symbolize freedom, power, and confidence. They represent Aunt Jennifer’s desire for an existence free from constraints or limitations, and a life that she, unfortunately, does not have. c. The tigers are referred to as ‘denizens of a world of green’ because they inhabit a vibrant and lively world which is full of life, color, and vitality. The green world contrasts with Aunt Jennifer’s own life, which seems to be limited and constrained. d. The qualities of the ‘tigers’ highlighted here are bravery, confidence, vibrancy, and fearlessness. They do not fear the men beneath the tree, showing their strength and independence. Also, their bright topaz color signifies their presence, attracting attention, and signifying life. e. The line “They pace in sleek chivalric certainty” means that the tigers walk gracefully and confidently, exhibiting a sense of honor and nobility. The phrase “sleek chivalric certainty” highlights the tigers’ self-assurance and elegance in their movements. This implies that they are fully aware of their own power and freedom, contrasting with Aunt Jennifer’s lack of control and agency in her own life. The tigers represent an ideal that Aunt Jennifer aspires to, embodying qualities that she wishes she could possess or demonstrate.