Exploring Innocence and Experience in Broderick's Poetry

In her poem "The Tiger Who Wore White Gloves," Thérèse Broderick explores the complex interplay between innocence and experience, revealing how this duality shapes identity. Read the poem closely, then write an essay in which you analyze how Broderick uses imagery, tone, and structure to develop the themes of innocence and experience. Be sure to support your analysis with specific textual evidence from the poem.