These are time sensitive. You do not receive credit if you write them after the deadline each week.
First, there's a blog entry (about 250 words) which will have you respond to a hopefully thought-provoking question. Each week, you must do the blog entry with enough time left in the week to be able to enter into dialogue online with your classmates. Write, reply, write more, reply more, and then write and reply more.
Second, there's a reading. There’s no blog entry associated with this. Just read.
Third, there's a written response to the reading. Your reading and writing on the blog must be completed by the SATURDAY (by midnight) of the week in which the reading falls. This entry should be a long paragraph. YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESPOND TO OTHER STUDENTS' PART THREE EACH WEEK.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
WEEK SIX WRITING ABOUT WHAT YOU READ
Using all of your poetic interpretation skill (actually, I used all mine constructing this sentence), tell me what one line of this poem means. Just interpret one line. Use as much or as little space to do that as you would like.
From the line ¨Did he smile his work to see?" I think of two posible meanings. The first meaning has to do with the previous line which talks about Watering heaven with tears. This makes me think it talks about enjoying the crying and suffering of someone or something, and that it brought satisfaction and even a smile. The second meaning I could come up is the idea that when you do something that you like, is very difficult to not get happy about it. That is why we do many things, because we enjoy something about it.Even though the two meanigs are related to the feeling of enjoyment, they are somehow different because of the circumstances. It is interesting to see how the circumstances can change the way we see and interpret things.
The line in Tyger Tyger, "What immortal hand or eye", is talking about a non-living being with immortal meaning it can not die. This must mean that it is a type of deity. This can be supported by the following line "Could frame thy fearful symmetry". Its asking what "God created you?". Or... maybe its talking about someones imagination; and instead of immortal meaning "can not die", maybe immortal is meant to mean "famous and/or celebrated".
I read it as a description and story of an immortal or deity type as well. Since it was a more dark and sad poem, I took it as Lucifer who was created by God from fire and who also created the Lame, or Jesus. This poem could have so much more meaning though and I enjoyed reading it.
By this, William Blake asks whether the same creator of the lamb create the tiger. He contrasts the tiger with the lamb because tigers are full of savagery whereas lambs are of the opposite nature.
This line stood out to me too, but since Lamb was capitalized, I took it as the Lamb of God, or Jesus. I read this poem as if it was Lucifer, who was made from fire, especially since the poem was darker. When saying, "Did he who made the Lamb make thee", it seemed that he was questioning how could the Creator make him, who is dark, make the Lamb, which is good and pure.
Could twist the sinews of thy heart? I think that this question is trying to change the sinful creature’s ways and turn him into a good being. The struggles of life are present, in that people are alive and have a conscious. Yet, they continue to be selfish and dead inside.
I think Blake is referring to how someone could look at the Tyger and be afraid. The fact that he used "symmetry" could mean that the Tyger was perfect magnificent creature. He could also be saying that a creature this magnificent only strikes fear. It has something to do with the way the Tyger is. When you think of an actual Tiger, you imagine this big beautiful animal, but not an animal you can approach. And why have something in the world that is beautiful to admire, but you can never go near it?
Within the line: "What the hand, dare seize the fire?" from Blake's poem Tyger Tyger, I believe Blake is questioning who dares use the fire that he described is burning int the tiger's eyes. I think Blake is further describing not only the amazing being that is the tiger but also the otherworldly skill and fervor of the deity that chose to make the tiger.
In this quote, written by William Blake, he is asking a question. He is asking the question of the creator. He wonders if the same creator who constructed the lab also created the tyger. I believe that he also wonders the question how. How can one single creator much completely different creatures. Could one single creator create something so brutal, but also something else so docile. I believe he may also be speculating that these two creatures have similarities in their brutal but docile ways. The lamb and the tyger share these characteristics.
When I read this line the first image that came to my mind was that of God. God created everything on this earth, including us. Since we all sin, this line is a representation of that sin. Is God satisfied with the outcome of his creation? Have we taken for granted this life and the fact that he sacrificed his only son for our sins? Have we let our God down?
I believe the "Could twist the sinews of thy heart?" line from the poem means how could any heart have a twist of anything other than compassion, love, and care.
The line that stood out to me was "On what wings dare he aspire?". I believe that the author is making a reference to how high can one set his goals realistically without setting limitations on oneself. It makes the reader get the feeling that what dreams or goals do you reach for and the ways to maneuver yourself to make them possible. I put this in reference to myself in the case of returning to school. In the beginning I was afraid to make a fool out of myself but I remained resilient and not I am two quarters away from receiving my second degree. My dream of having status through a piece of paper puts me closer to my end goal of being a productive, wage earning contributor for my family.
In the line "Could frame thy fearful symmetry" to me it was like asking why create something so pretty but yet vicious. Symmetry reminds me of art, and art is too be appreciated but not be fearful of art.
William Blake seems to be questioning the how the Tyger's might think and it's existence throughout the poem. Blake seems to be infatuated by it honestly. The line "On what wings dare he aspire?" made me think Blake was questioning the Tyger's reasoning and possible ambitions.
Two lines stood out to me in William Blake's poem, Tyger Tyger. The lines, "What the hand, dare seize the fire?" and "Did he who made the Lamb make thee?" both reminded me of creation stories by God. "What the hand, dare seize the fire?" made me think of when God created the angel Lucifer out of fire and is now known as the Devil or Satan. The sentence that confirmed my thought was the line, "Did he who made the Lamb make thee?". This sentence is obviously talking about the creation of Jesus who is also known as the Lamb of God because he was the ultimate sacrifice. Lucifer is wondering if God created him, who is dark, out of the same great force as Jesus who is good.
Through this line, I believe William Blake is trying to describe that the main figure of this poem is coming from a dark side, an evil, mysterious, and very strong.
Blake expresses his incredulity that the same divine hand, (and eye), that crafted a such a timid creature as the lamb could also craft a fearsome animal like the tiger. I believe Blake is also referring to the duality within us all, sometimes timid, other times fearsome.
I found this line quite interesting. I think what this line is trying to say is that, did the same creator make the lamb and the tiger. The reason the writer is saying this is because, a lamb is a soft, non-vicious, and caring animal as opposed to a tiger who is a predator, vicious, and violent animal. Both the animals are animals, yet they are so different, which arises the question that, did the same creator create these creatures.
What immortal hand or eye, Could frame thy fearful symmetry?
I believe William Blake is expressing in this line, what type of person would create a Tyger. A Tyger who is fearless and quite intimidating to other living creatures on earth. This line expresses that the person who created the Tyger, must be similar in a way. I think the creator, is possibly creating themselves through the Tyger.
In line 20 of Tyger Tyger, "Did he who made the Lamb make thee?" the author is asking did the creator of the world who made an innocent, righteous non violent animal such as the lamb create a wicked, violent animal such as the tiger. I suppose the author is referring to good vs. evil.
I found this quote both inspiring and confusing. The poem in itself is beautiful and dark, but this line speaks to the lack of boundries. Is it possible to enclose and capture such perfection? This is how I interpreted the line, as if the boundries are pushed to such an extreme that there is little to no way of controling them.
I feel that this line is cementing the fact that the tiger represent something dark and evil. By questioning whether the same creator of a religiously symbolic animal such as the lamb also created the tiger, the writer is showing that the tiger is dark and thus not good. This line adds to the very dark and gloomy feel of the poem.
"Did he smile his work to see?" When I read this line of the poem I first just thought, was he happy with his creation? After reading the poem again the line stood out again and I realized that I relate this to God. We are always told how god is watching and how he created us. I always wonder and hope that he smiles when he sees me his "work".
Every time I read this line the only thing I can think of or interpret from the author is the beginning of life. Thy heart begins to beat as what lies ahead will be fulfilled with cherished and unforgettable memories of life.
I think this line might mean one of two things. Either something literal like the stars are shining brightly or that God/some higher power/angels is/are taking its/their wrath out on the people below or punishing them. I’m not much of a poetry fan so my interpretation skills are minimal.
From the line ¨Did he smile his work to see?" I think of two posible meanings. The first meaning has to do with the previous line which talks about Watering heaven with tears. This makes me think it talks about enjoying the crying and suffering of someone or something, and that it brought satisfaction and even a smile.
ReplyDeleteThe second meaning I could come up is the idea that when you do something that you like, is very difficult to not get happy about it. That is why we do many things, because we enjoy something about it.Even though the two meanigs are related to the feeling of enjoyment, they are somehow different because of the circumstances. It is interesting to see how the circumstances can change the way we see and interpret things.
The line in Tyger Tyger, "What immortal hand or eye", is talking about a non-living being with immortal meaning it can not die. This must mean that it is a type of deity. This can be supported by the following line "Could frame thy fearful symmetry". Its asking what "God created you?".
ReplyDeleteOr... maybe its talking about someones imagination; and instead of immortal meaning "can not die", maybe immortal is meant to mean "famous and/or celebrated".
I read it as a description and story of an immortal or deity type as well. Since it was a more dark and sad poem, I took it as Lucifer who was created by God from fire and who also created the Lame, or Jesus. This poem could have so much more meaning though and I enjoyed reading it.
Delete"Did he who made the Lamb make thee?"
ReplyDeleteBy this, William Blake asks whether the same creator of the lamb create the tiger. He contrasts the tiger with the lamb because tigers are full of savagery whereas lambs are of the opposite nature.
This line stood out to me too, but since Lamb was capitalized, I took it as the Lamb of God, or Jesus. I read this poem as if it was Lucifer, who was made from fire, especially since the poem was darker. When saying, "Did he who made the Lamb make thee", it seemed that he was questioning how could the Creator make him, who is dark, make the Lamb, which is good and pure.
DeleteCould twist the sinews of thy heart?
ReplyDeleteI think that this question is trying to change the sinful creature’s ways and turn him into a good being. The struggles of life are present, in that people are alive and have a conscious. Yet, they continue to be selfish and dead inside.
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?
ReplyDeleteI think Blake is referring to how someone could look at the Tyger and be afraid. The fact that he used "symmetry" could mean that the Tyger was perfect magnificent creature. He could also be saying that a creature this magnificent only strikes fear. It has something to do with the way the Tyger is. When you think of an actual Tiger, you imagine this big beautiful animal, but not an animal you can approach. And why have something in the world that is beautiful to admire, but you can never go near it?
Within the line: "What the hand, dare seize the fire?" from Blake's poem Tyger Tyger, I believe Blake is questioning who dares use the fire that he described is burning int the tiger's eyes. I think Blake is further describing not only the amazing being that is the tiger but also the otherworldly skill and fervor of the deity that chose to make the tiger.
ReplyDelete"Did he who made the Lamb make thee?"
ReplyDeleteIn this quote, written by William Blake, he is asking a question. He is asking the question of the creator. He wonders if the same creator who constructed the lab also created the tyger. I believe that he also wonders the question how. How can one single creator much completely different creatures. Could one single creator create something so brutal, but also something else so docile. I believe he may also be speculating that these two creatures have similarities in their brutal but docile ways. The lamb and the tyger share these characteristics.
"Did he smile his work to see?"
ReplyDeleteWhen I read this line the first image that came to my mind was that of God. God created everything on this earth, including us. Since we all sin, this line is a representation of that sin. Is God satisfied with the outcome of his creation? Have we taken for granted this life and the fact that he sacrificed his only son for our sins? Have we let our God down?
I believe the "Could twist the sinews of thy heart?" line from the poem means how could any heart have a twist of anything other than compassion, love, and care.
ReplyDeleteThe line that stood out to me was "On what wings dare he aspire?". I believe that the author is making a reference to how high can one set his goals realistically without setting limitations on oneself. It makes the reader get the feeling that what dreams or goals do you reach for and the ways to maneuver yourself to make them possible. I put this in reference to myself in the case of returning to school. In the beginning I was afraid to make a fool out of myself but I remained resilient and not I am two quarters away from receiving my second degree. My dream of having status through a piece of paper puts me closer to my end goal of being a productive, wage earning contributor for my family.
ReplyDeleteIn the line "Could frame thy fearful symmetry" to me it was like asking why create something so pretty but yet vicious. Symmetry reminds me of art, and art is too be appreciated but not be fearful of art.
ReplyDelete"On what wings dare he aspire?"
ReplyDeleteWilliam Blake seems to be questioning the how the Tyger's might think and it's existence throughout the poem. Blake seems to be infatuated by it honestly. The line "On what wings dare he aspire?" made me think Blake was questioning the Tyger's reasoning and possible ambitions.
Two lines stood out to me in William Blake's poem, Tyger Tyger. The lines, "What the hand, dare seize the fire?" and "Did he who made the Lamb make thee?" both reminded me of creation stories by God. "What the hand, dare seize the fire?" made me think of when God created the angel Lucifer out of fire and is now known as the Devil or Satan. The sentence that confirmed my thought was the line, "Did he who made the Lamb make thee?". This sentence is obviously talking about the creation of Jesus who is also known as the Lamb of God because he was the ultimate sacrifice. Lucifer is wondering if God created him, who is dark, out of the same great force as Jesus who is good.
ReplyDelete“In the forest of the night”
ReplyDeleteThrough this line, I believe William Blake is trying to describe that the main figure of this poem is coming from a dark side, an evil, mysterious, and very strong.
"Did he who made the Lamb make thee?"
ReplyDeleteBlake expresses his incredulity that the same divine hand, (and eye), that crafted a such a timid creature as the lamb could also craft a fearsome animal like the tiger. I believe Blake is also referring to the duality within us all, sometimes timid, other times fearsome.
I love William Blake, can we do "A Poison Tree" as well?
ReplyDeleteI was angry with my friend:
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.
great one! Maybe it is more straightforward than Tyger. It is almost like a proverb that should be taught to children.
DeleteDid he who made the Lamb make thee?
ReplyDeleteI found this line quite interesting. I think what this line is trying to say is that, did the same creator make the lamb and the tiger. The reason the writer is saying this is because, a lamb is a soft, non-vicious, and caring animal as opposed to a tiger who is a predator, vicious, and violent animal. Both the animals are animals, yet they are so different, which arises the question that, did the same creator create these creatures.
What immortal hand or eye,
ReplyDeleteCould frame thy fearful symmetry?
I believe William Blake is expressing in this line, what type of person would create a Tyger. A Tyger who is fearless and quite intimidating to other living creatures on earth. This line expresses that the person who created the Tyger, must be similar in a way. I think the creator, is possibly creating themselves through the Tyger.
I am interpreting, "Could frame thy fearful symmetry?"
DeleteIn line 20 of Tyger Tyger, "Did he who made the Lamb make thee?" the author is asking did the creator of the world who made an innocent, righteous non violent animal such as the lamb create a wicked, violent animal such as the tiger. I suppose the author is referring to good vs. evil.
ReplyDeleteCould frame thy fearful symmetry?
ReplyDeleteI found this quote both inspiring and confusing. The poem in itself is beautiful and dark, but this line speaks to the lack of boundries. Is it possible to enclose and capture such perfection? This is how I interpreted the line, as if the boundries are pushed to such an extreme that there is little to no way of controling them.
"Did he who made the Lamb make thee"
ReplyDeleteI feel that this line is cementing the fact that the tiger represent something dark and evil. By questioning whether the same creator of a religiously symbolic animal such as the lamb also created the tiger, the writer is showing that the tiger is dark and thus not good. This line adds to the very dark and gloomy feel of the poem.
"Did he smile his work to see?"
ReplyDeleteWhen I read this line of the poem I first just thought, was he happy with his creation? After reading the poem again the line stood out again and I realized that I relate this to God. We are always told how god is watching and how he created us. I always wonder and hope that he smiles when he sees me his "work".
In what furnace was thy brain?
ReplyDeleteIt makes it sound like the creator was either insane or uncertain about what it was doing. It seems like a way of saying "where is your mind at?"
"And when thy heart began to beat"
ReplyDeleteEvery time I read this line the only thing I can think of or interpret from the author is the beginning of life. Thy heart begins to beat as what lies ahead will be fulfilled with cherished and unforgettable memories of life.
When the stars threw down their spears
ReplyDeleteI think this line might mean one of two things. Either something literal like the stars are shining brightly or that God/some higher power/angels is/are taking its/their wrath out on the people below or punishing them. I’m not much of a poetry fan so my interpretation skills are minimal.