Tyger Tyger, burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?
In what distant deeps or skies
Burnt the fire of thine eyes?
On what wings dare he aspire?
What the hand, dare seize the fire?
And what shoulder, & what art
Could twist the sinews' of thy heart?
And when thy heart began to beat,
What dread hand? & what dread feet?
What the hammer? what the chain?
In what furnace was thy brain?
What the anvil? what dread grasp
Dare its deadly terrors clasp!
When the stars threw down their spears
And water'd heaven with their tears:
Did he smile his work to see?
Did he who made the Lamb² make thee?
Tyger tyger burning bright
In the forests of the night:
What immortal hand or eye,
using this context what compare and contrast the first stanza and last stanza what is the effect of the stanzas repetion on the text give me a claim and 2 pieces of evidence
The first stanza of the poem "The Tyger" by William Blake sets up the mysterious and awe-inspiring image of the tiger, questioning the origin and creation of such a powerful creature. The last stanza brings the poem full circle by repeating the opening lines and questioning once again the creator of the tiger.
Claim: The repetition of the opening and closing stanzas emphasizes the mystery and complexity of the tiger, highlighting the continuing sense of wonder and awe inspired by its existence.
Evidence 1: The first stanza poses questions about the creation of the tiger, such as "What immortal hand or eye/ Could frame thy fearful symmetry?" The repetition in the last stanza raises similar questions, reinforcing the theme of mystery and wonder surrounding the tiger.
Evidence 2: Both the first and last stanzas end with the line "What immortal hand or eye" followed by a question about the creator of the tiger. This repetition creates a cyclical structure to the poem, reinforcing the sense of awe and intrigue surrounding the tiger's existence.