How Does Blake Use Metaphors In The Tyger

“The Tyger” by William Blake redefines the use of metaphors using them in unique and complex ways. Within the first stanza of the poem Blake repeats “Tyger!” A few times to create this chant like reading of the piece. The reason he does is to, one, to set the character of the story and, two, to create almost a sense of mystery and an old world atmosphere. In that same line the words “burning bright” are used to describe to tiger appearance; however, it could be that he is referring to the coloring of the beast or possibly some sort of energy about animal. Then as he continues in the stanza to bring god into the piece by stating “What Immortal hand or eye. Could frame such fearful symmetry”. This is a direct question to the reader of what sort of other worldly being could create such a ferocious animal. He also uses the word “frame” in there almost as if he’s trying to frame a picture, to the reader. The picture of god

When we think of Blacksmiths, we think of people who created strong powerful weapon and armor. Comparing that who made the tiger is a very powerful comparison. We can make this conclusion because of the words chosen hammer, chain, furnace, and anvil. The other part of this stanza is the rhythm seems to be increasing and building in dramatics’. As you read it, there is an increase in pace of the reading while also bringing back and re-empathizing a chant like quality to the poem. This is important because it’s still talking about the power and creation of the tiger. Which when we think of tigers we think of cats of the wilderness. Not at all tame and just as furiously ferocious in the animal kingdom as other powerful beasts. Then has the stanza continues it questions what the creator made by asking if the maker had the courage to grasp the tiger. Perhaps the tiger is too evil or powerful for its creator to handle or at least questioning