Compare the contrast of A TIGER IN THE ZOO with the TAKE OF CUTARD THE DRAGON from the first flight class 10
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The poet uses repetition to bring out the beauty and contrast in the poem.
(i)On pads of velvet quiet- This refers to the tiger's padded paws living in forced luxury (velvet is associated with luxury) which are quiet as they are confined to the limited steps he can take in the cage. Because of this, he is unable to run and slide through the grass or hunt.
In his quiet rage- Here the 'anger' and 'ferocity' of the tiger is controlled as he is unable to run in the wild and hunt his prey or terrorize the villagers.
His anger is thus suppressed. The quietness is somewhat symbolic of suppressed natural instincts.
(ii) And stares with his brilliant eyes-Even at night, the tiger is not at rest. He is aware of the sights and sounds around him. Being a big cat, he has luminous eyes that reflect light. The poet therefore calls his eyes 'brilliant'. The word 'brilliant could also be the poet's commentary on the regality of the magnificent tiger.
At the brilliant stars-He seems to be staring at the brilliant stars in the night sky wondering if he will ever be free to go back to the open jungle.
The brilliance is seen not only in his eyes that yearn for freedom, but also in the stars that remind him of his own independence.