THE LAMB - ANALYSIS Flashcards
(17 cards)
Who is the speaker in “The Lamb” addressing?
A little lamb, symbolizing innocence and possibly a child.
What question does the speaker ask at the beginning of the poem?
“Who made thee?” – asking about the lamb’s creator.
Does the lamb answer the poet’s question?
No, the poet answers the question himself in the second stanza.
According to the poet, who made the lamb?
God, who is also called a Lamb and became a child—referring to Jesus.
What characteristics does the lamb have in the first stanza?
Innocent, soft, gentle voice, joyful presence, pure.
What does the lamb symbolize in Christian tradition?
Jesus Christ—the “Lamb of God”, representing innocence and sacrifice.
What poetic devices create a nursery rhyme effect in the poem?
Repetitions, simple vocabulary, simple imagery, and symbolism.
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
AABB in both stanzas.
Which lines are repeated in the poem for effect?
“Little Lamb who made thee?” and “Little Lamb, God bless thee!”
What kind of language does Blake use in this poem?
Simple, childlike, evocative, and symbolic.
What elements unite the poet, the lamb, and its creator?
Innocence, purity, and being “called by His name.”
What is the symbolic meaning of the line “He is called by thy name”?
Jesus is like the lamb—innocent and gentle; the lamb shares His name.
What does the poet use to create the “lamb” in the poem?
His pen—symbolizing the poet as a creator.
How does the poem reflect harmony between nature and the lamb?
Nature provides food, shelter, and joy; the lamb accepts and respects it.
What natural elements are mentioned in the poem?
Stream, meadow, valley—representing peace and nurturing.
What actions show the lamb’s respect for nature?
Accepting what nature offers, being grateful, and singing joyfully.
What is the final blessing in the poem?
“Little Lamb, God bless thee!” – repeated to emphasize love and care.
