The Tyger

The Tyger

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will be able to analyze the poem 'The Tyger' by William Blake and understand its themes, imagery, and rhetorical questions.

What do you already know about the poem 'The Tyger' by William Blake?

Analysis of 'The Tyger' by William Blake

Explore the themes and imagery in the poem

Themes of Existential Inquiry and Divine Creation

Discuss the questions raised about the divine creator's ability

Imagery and Symbolism in 'The Tyger'

Examine the vivid imagery used to describe the fearsome creature

Use of Rhetorical Questions

Analyze the impact of rhetorical questions on the reader

Literary Devices in 'The Tyger'

Identify and explain the use of literary devices in the poem

The Tyger

Tyger Tyger, burning bright, questions the divine creator's ability to construct such a fearsome creature, invoking themes of creation and existential wonder through vivid imagery and rhetorical questioning.

Definition List

Tyger: A symbol for a powerful, divine creation; often interpreted as a metaphor for God's creation in the poem.
Symmetry: In the context of the poem, it refers to the intricate and balanced design of the tiger, which raises questions about the nature of its creator.
Rhetorical questions: Questions posed for effect rather than to get an answer, used throughout the poem to provoke thought about creation and existence.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.