Understanding 'The Tyger' by William Blake

The transcript is a reading of William Blake's poem 'The Tiger', which explores the awe-inspiring and fearsome nature of the tiger. It questions the divine craftsmanship and power required to create such a creature, using vivid imagery and rhetorical questions. The poem reflects on the duality of creation, pondering whether the same divine force that made the gentle lamb also made the fierce tiger.

What is the setting described at the beginning of the poem?

• A quiet beach

• A sunny meadow

• A dark forest at midnight

• A bustling city

Which elements are questioned about the creation of the tiger's body?

• The sea and the sky

• The earth and the moon

• The sun and the stars

• The mountains and the rivers

What tools are mentioned in the process of creating the tiger?

• A hammer and chains

• A brush and canvas

• A needle and thread

• A pen and paper

How did the stars react to the creation of the tiger?

• They moved closer

• They disappeared

• They threw down their spears

• They shone brightly

What is the final question posed about the creator of the tiger?

• Did the creator destroy the tiger?

• Did the creator make other animals?

• Did the creator also make the lamb?

• Did the creator regret making the tiger?