Tyger Tyger Flashcards
What is the poem about
It is spoken directly to a tiger. The tiger doesn’t know if the creature of the animal is God or Satan as it is both beautiful and dangerous. The poet then talks about what way God is responsible for bringing goodness and evil to mankind.
What does the alliteration of burning bright suggest
The tigers coat of fur beautiful and could be made from God. On a deeper meaning, the adjective burning could symbolise that the tiger was created in hell by Satan.
What do the triplet of rehtorical questions suggest
Implies the creator could have been either God or Satan
What is the juxtaposition between on line 9 and 10
The physical and creative aspects needed to make the tiger
How does the caesura after shoulder emphasise the juxtaposition
It creates a pause emphasising the strength and physical effort required.
What do the two rehtorical questions suggest on line 19 and 20
Speaker is incredulous that a God who could create a lamb could also create a tiger . On a deeper meaning, it reflects the capacity of good and evil in humans.
