Have students illustrate examples of metaphors in The Tyger
Kuvakäsikirjoitus Teksti
TIGER
LAMB
BLACKSMITH
WINGS
The tiger represents evil. Like a tiger, evil is powerful but terrifying.
The Lamb represents innocence and goodness. It is a reference both to the lamb as a meek, gentle animal and to Jesus, referred to in the Bible as the Lamb of God.
The blacksmith represents the creator of the tiger, a supernatural force that might be God or the devil.
Wings represent the daring spirit of the creator. He seems to have gone too far and flown too high in creating such a creature as the tiger. The creature seems to be abusing his power.