Songs Of Innocence And Experience: An Analysis

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of innocence. Therefore,
one existing similarity is that they both concern the loss of innocence.
Of his most well known poems are “The Lamb” from Songs of Innocence,
and “The Tyger”, from Songs of Experience. Both poems contain many
similarities according to their themes. "The Lamb" is an emblem of
innocence, corresponding to "The Tyger" as the emblem of experience. In
the poem "The Lamb", William Blake discusses many points questioning
creation and religion. He describes the lamb as being an object of
innocence and fragility when he says "Gave thee clothing of delight,
Softest clothing, woolly, bright; Gave thee such a tender voice" (line 5). “
The Lamb” is full of simple diction and a simple rhyme scheme....written as
if to a child. Innocence is treated as being wholesomely good and
right.....uncorrupted by the ways of the world.
The Tyger again brings in the theme of creation and religion...
asking the question “Did he who made the lamb make thee?” (line 20). Both
the ...

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