Themes and Symbolism in 'The Lamb'

This video provides a detailed analysis of William Blake's poem 'The Lamb' from his collection 'Songs of Innocence'. It explores the poem's themes of innocence, creation, and divinity through a line-by-line explanation of its two stanzas. The first stanza focuses on the creation and nurturing of the lamb, symbolizing purity and innocence. The second stanza establishes a connection between the lamb, the speaker, and a divine figure, highlighting themes of unity and divine care.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• A discussion on Blake's entire collection

• An analysis of 'The Tiger'

• A line-by-line explanation of 'The Lamb'

• A biography of William Blake

In which collection is 'The Lamb' included?

• Songs of Joy

• Songs of Nature

• Songs of Experience

• Songs of Innocence

What is notable about the structure of 'The Lamb'?

• It has no rhyme scheme

• It is written in free verse

• It contains a refrain

• It has three stanzas

What themes are explored in 'The Lamb'?

• Love and betrayal

• Nature and technology

• Innocence and divinity

• War and peace

Which poem is often read alongside 'The Lamb'?

• The Clod and the Pebble

• The Tiger

• The Rose

• The Chimney Sweeper

What does the lamb symbolize in the poem?

• Purity and innocence

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Strength and power

• Fear and anxiety

Who is the speaker addressing in the first stanza?

• A shepherd

• A lamb

• A child

• A tiger

What question does the speaker pose to the lamb?

• Why are you here?

• What do you eat?

• Who made you?

• Where do you live?

What imagery is used to describe the lamb's setting?

• A bustling city

• A dark forest

• A peaceful meadow

• A stormy sea

What does the speaker wish to share with the lamb in the second stanza?

• A secret

• Knowledge

• A warning

• A story