The Tyger

Question 1

Language:
Quotes/links->
-“Tyger,Tyger ..”
-“Did he who make..”
-“Burning bright” + “..night”

Answer 1

Analysis:
-Symbolism: “Tyger..”
Represents strength, danger and beauty. Also the chanting could mimic cults/prayer = power/ magestical perception of the tyge.
-Religious imagery: “Did he..”
Mythological language brings question if “god” is good or evil. Brings fantasy + religious aspect to the poem.
-Contrast: “Burning bright” + “..night”
Explores the duality of the world-> seen in other comparisons such as innocence and destructions etc.

Question 2

Form:

Answer 2

Analysis:
-Rhyming couplets: (AABB)
Chance like and song like which links to continuos power of the Tyger.
-Trochaic meter:
Similar to heartbeat or blacksmiths hammer therefore giving poem a pounding and driving beat. This reflects the tigers power and energy.

Question 3

Structure:

Answer 3

Analysis:
-Rhetorical questions + can link to language= repetition:
Allows the reader to have a moment to reflect and properly process the poem
-Cyclical structure:
Implies creation will never end and is infinite.
-Reflective plosive sounds:
This mirrors the Tygers harshness.