1. Tyger
burning bright in the forests of the night- (1-2). ... Why they are forced to focus on this particular subject is due to both the repetition of the words as well as the emphasis placed on them - note the exclamation points. ... To help enforce the dread and anxiety the reader should feel towards the Tyger, Blake chooses to situate his subject "in the forests of the night- (2). ... However, engaging the reader to place himself or herself into a wood in the pitch of night, with this particular creature, creates the oppressing and fear-inducing tone for the rest of the piece. ...
- Word Count: 2680
- Approx Pages: 11
- Grade Level: High School