Reading and responding to 'The Tyger' by William Blake
I can describe the imagery and themes in the poem and give some evidence to justify my ideas.
Reading and responding to 'The Tyger' by William Blake
I can describe the imagery and themes in the poem and give some evidence to justify my ideas.
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Key learning points
- ‘The Tyger’ is a poem written by William Blake in 1794 as part of the collection titled ‘Songs of Experience’.
- Imagery may be interpreted differently depending on the reader or listener's experiences.
- The poem uses symbolism; the use of symbols that represent ideas beyond their literal meaning.
- The poem references two animals: the lamb and the tiger; these can symbolise a range of emotions and themes.
- A take-away idea within a text may link to themes that are explored and developed in it.
Keywords
Theme - a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text
Symbolism - the use of objects, actions or ideas to represent deeper meanings or concepts
Imagery - the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience for the reader or listener
Atmosphere - the mood created in a section or whole of a text
Common misconception
Pupils may find some examples of imagery and language challenging to understand.
It may be useful to provide a visual sheet accompanying the poem, exploring some of the more complex terms (anvil, furnace).
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a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text
the use of objects, actions or ideas to represent deeper meanings
the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience
the tiger is depicted in its natural habitat
the tiger's presence evokes feelings of fear
questions are used in the poem about the origin of the tiger