William Blake was born and raised in London from 1757 to 1827. Throughout his early years, Blake had many strange and unusual visions, claiming to have seen “angels and ghostly monks”. » (Moore). For these reasons, William Blake decided to write about mystical beings and gods. Two examples of the poet expressing his point of view are seen in “The Tyger” and “The Lamb”. Both poems show how the world is and sharpen perception. People perceive the world according to their own vision, often judging things even before knowing the deeper meaning of its inner personification. Blake's wonderful questions are actually acceptable because he questions whether God created the tiger with the same intentions as he did the lamb. In “The Lamb,” the speaker asks the lamb how it was made, the clothing of its wool, and its “tender voice.” The speaker then answers his own question and grants the blessing of the lamb. The Lamb can symbolize a child, innocence, gentleness or vulnerability. Furthermore, he can be perceived as Jesus. “The lamb is also a metaphor for the child who speaks, who belongs to the “flock” of Christ. In Christianity, Jesus is compared to both a lamb going to sacrifice and a shepherd who protects his flock of lambs and sheep” (Shmoop). At the beginning of this poem, it begins with the question of “Little lamb, who made you… Me a child and you a lamb” (Line 1, 17). It refers to the saying in the Bible: “…in the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth. God created the wild animals of the earth of all kinds” (Mazur). The narrator calls himself a child only because we are all “children of God,” as many say. In line 18, "We are called by his name," reinforces the idea that the lamb...... middle of paper ......ons. It shows everyone the meaning of the world that awaits them and the different ways of approaching it. Blake effectively displays the different perspectives of man's journey through life through his use of contrasting figures and the symbolism they convey. The tiger can represent man's original sinful state and the qualities that represent it, while the lamb symbolizes the innocence and purity brought by his creation. Everyone's knowledge is symbolic. Works Cited “Biblical Stories: A Sociologist Examines Implausible Beliefs in Genesis.” Ed. Allan Mazur. Web.Bedford's Compact Introduction to Literature. 8th ed. Michael Meyer. Print.Liukkonen, Petri. “William Blake (1757-1827).” Web.Moore, Andrew. “Poems of William Blake-Study Guide.” Web.Shmoop. “The Lamb”. Web."The Tiger." Ed. Cummings. Web. “Welcome to Nimbi and William Blake Poetry.” Internet.