1. Tyger
Referring directly to the Bible and, in particular, to Milton's Paradise Lost, Blake goes on to ask "On what wings dare he aspire? ... Satan sought to seize this power, thus the reader can now assume that Satan simply wanted people to have the same kind of faith in him. This lead to Satan's fall from Heaven into Hell and this, in turn, leads to fortify the idea that Satan's power now lies in the manipulation of those who have lost their faith in God. ... Here, the reader is lead to incorporate more Greek mythology into the analysis of the poem. ... Going on with this idea of ...
- Word Count: 2680
- Approx Pages: 11
- Grade Level: High School