"The Lamb" was written in a collection knows as Songs of Innocence, while "The Tyger" was in a collection called Songs of Experi
ence. Which of the following accurately describes the juxtaposition of these poems? Question 23 options: The poet wrote each poem to explain the human condition. In each poem, the various stages of life are expressed through innocence and the loss of that once a child becomes an adult. The poem is trying to express his questions in God’s actions and why he creates such evil when he creates goodness as well The poet is trying to express his undying love to God and show his full support on God's actions both good and bad. The poet expresses innocence and experience throughout the poems by the repeatedly questioning the creation of each animal.
The correct answer here is that the juxtaposition of these two poems show that Blake is questioning God's actions through examining both the lamb and the tiger. The Lamb shows the innocence and the Christian values such as meekness and peace which the Lamb as Jesus symbolizes.Here Blake shows one nature of God through the viewpoint of the child. While in the Tyger Blake is wondering who and what could have dared to make something fierce and terrifying as the tiger. What kind of a God would do that. So here we have two ways Blake is trying to represent and understand God and his actions. <span />
