Question

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Poem= The Tyger
The archetypal image of fire is used frequently in this poem. This archetype represents power.

Which statement best explains how this archetype creates meaning in the poem?

~The archetypal image of fire illustrates that power is liberating.

~This archetype develops the idea that power is both dangerous and violent and should be feared.

~By uniting the image of a tiger with that of fire, Blake shows readers that powerful beings should not be feared but should be celebrated.

~The image of fire as “burning bright” reinforces the idea that power is also beautiful and enticing.

Answer 1

The correct answer of the given question above would be the last statement.  The statement that best explains how this archetype (fire) creates meaning in the poem is that, the image of fire as “burning bright” reinforces the idea that power is also beautiful and enticing. Hope this answers your question. Thanks for posting!

Answer 2

The correct answer is D.

Blake's poem, "The Tyger," is the counterpart of his poem "The Lamb."

The quiet and naive lamb is contrasted with the strong and powerful image of the tiger. Blake uses fire to represent the power of the tiger.

However, he uses it to show that power is not only strong and dangerous, but it can also be beautiful and striking.