Question

What does the Jaguar represent in Ted Hughes's poem "The Jaguar"?​

Answer 1

The Jaguar" describes a zoo and how the life of these animals is different in captivity than it would be in their natural habitat. The jaguar is interesting, acting more in tune with his nature despite being caged. The poem could be interpreted in many ways. It could be about the jaguar's wild spirit that persists despite the spirit-breaking zoo and the type of visionary who can make a prison a source of creativity.