Question

The symmetry of “The Tyger” is enhanced by the — a. appearance of the lamb c. repetition of the first stanza b. speaker’s confusion d. image of the furnace

Answer 1

The answer would be, C: repetition of the first stanza

Answer 2

Answer:

c. Repetition of the first stanza.

Explanation:

William Blake's poem "The Tyger" from his "Songs of Experience" gave a contrasting image of God as compared to his other poem "The Lamb". This poem delves into the dual nature of God and the perspectives of the same existence of God.

The representation of the image and nature of God as neither good nor evil, or even neutral in both poems shows the uniqueness of God. Through the image of "the Tyger" as God, the greatness of God is shown in the way the speaker describes the tiger. It further enhances the symmetry of the fierceness of the animal by repeating the same lines in the last stanza, bringing into focus the main theme of the whole poem. It uses the closing lies to reassert the fearful "symmetry" of the tiger.