(a) Why are Aunt Jennifer’s fingers fluttering? (b) What is the result of the fluttering?

Question

Aunt Jennifer’s fingers fluttering through her wool

Find even the ivory needle hard to pull.

The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band

Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s hand.

(a) Why are Aunt Jennifer’s fingers fluttering? 

(b) What is the result of the fluttering? 

(c) Explain: ‘The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band’. 

(d) What is Aunt Jennifer’s state of mind?

Answer 1

(a) sign of nervousness/disturbed

(b) Find even the ivory needle hard to pull.

(c) It is a symbol of bondage/she feels shackled.

(d) She is in a state of turmoil.