In what ways do “the lamb” and “the tyger” represent opposite sides of human existence? a. “the lamb” urges passive control, while “the tyger” glorifies man’s dominance over nature. b. “the lamb” urges meek acceptance, while “the tyger” glorifies nature and power. c. “the lamb” urges childlike faith, while “the tyger” glorifies man’s experience.

“The Lamb” and “The Tyger” represent opposite sides of human existence in such a way as “The Lamb” urges passive control, while “The Tyger” glorifies dominance of man over nature.

A

Explanation

In William Blake's “Songs of Innocence and of experience”, he introduces to two chapters distinctively, one is “The Lamb” and other is “The Tyger”.

Through this, he shows many aspects of a single soul.

He praises God and shows his audience that the same God who can make a serene and calm animal like the lamb is also capable of making the ferocious and powerful tiger.

based on the biblical principle philippians 4: 13 "i can do everything through christ who strengthens me." i agree that it is through him that we are given the strength to cope with every situation.

and based on the biblical principle proverbs 16: 32 "better to get angry slowly than to be a hero. better to be even-tempered than to capture a city."   i agree with the author of the passage to the extent that the nobility of heart demonstrates the strength of a person. those who are contemptuous, get angry easily and show their anger toward others are really weak, but those who are noble and make sure to not hurt other people and their feelings are strong people.

in the sonnet 116 written by william shakespeare we can analyze the symbolism and say that he reuses the idea of love like a guiding star for the sailor.

reading through the poem we find out that in the line 7 there is a metaphor for the lover that is heading through the life events by love itself .