THE LAMB Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is poem about?
A
A child telling a lamb who created it
2
Q
What is main message of poem?
A
The way to solve all problems of world is to understand and respect God and why he created purity
3
Q
Who is the speaker
A
A child who is certain in their perception of God
4
Q
“clothing of delight”
A
- personification
- pure nature of wool brings joy- perfectly made
5
Q
“Making all the vales rejoice.”
A
Hyperbole- joy and innocence are infectious
6
Q
“I am a child and thou a lamb, We are called by his name.”
A
- Rhyme break
- Complex yet reciprocal relationship with God
7
Q
“Little Lamb God bless thee” x2
A
- Final refrain- certainty and peace
- Simplistic structure implies certainty that child knows God
8
Q
Key theme it belongs to?
A
The world of Innocence, Safety and Security
