1. Tyger
... , Blake surprises the reader by insinuating that, perhaps, God in Heaven could actually have created this awesome and fearful creature. Referring directly to the Bible and, in particular, to Milton's Paradise Lost, Blake goes on to ask "On what wings dare he aspire? What the hand dare seize the fire?- (7-8). In Christian mythology, it is well known how Satan was once an ... . 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. Blake continues in attempting to...
- Word Count: 2680
- Approx Pages: 11
- Grade Level: High School