The Tyger Flashcards
Tyger, tyger
Caesura represents movement of tyger
Forest
Symbol of human subconscious + darker aspects of human nature
Night
Darkness + negative semantic field. Juxtaposes brightness of tiger.
Burning bright
Burning- associated with pain
Bright- dazzling
Tiger both able to inflict pain + beauty.
Symmetry
Often associated with beauty. Used as fearful as it is a deadly predator
Repetition of dare
Implies creator of tiger is bold and courageous to create such as fearsome creature.
Art
Juxtaposes physical effort involved in creating tiger
And what shoulder,
Caesura. Creates pause emphasising strength + physical efforts.
Sinews, heart
Scientific language juxtaposes biblical language
Repition of dread
Whoever created the tiger must be an intimidating force.
Hammer, furnace
Black smithing associated with Vulcan Roman god of fire and metal working
Did he who made the lamb…
Made by God. Writer is incredulous that God can create a lamb can also create a deadly tiger. What benevolent god would create such a deadly creature
When the stars threw down their spears
Allusion to paradise lost where the angels rebelled against the gods.
Tyger,tyger
Refrain puts emphasis on power of tiger
Refrain of dare
Puts emphasis on power and courage required to create tiger
