The Tyger MCQs and Summary

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 10, 2025

Summary:

“The Tyger” is one of William Blake’s most famous poems, published in 1794 as part of his collection Songs of Experience. The poem explores the mystery of creation, the duality of good and evil, and the power of the divine. Blake addresses a fearsome tiger, marveling at its beauty and terror. He repeatedly questions what kind of creator could have formed such a powerful, deadly creature. The poem contrasts with The Lamb from Songs of Innocence, which represents gentleness and purity, while The Tyger symbolizes strength, destruction, and the darker aspects of existence. Blake asks whether the same God who created the gentle lamb could also have made the fierce tiger, emphasizing the paradox of creation. The poem’s famous opening lines: “Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night;” convey the tiger’s fiery power and mysterious presence. The poem is written in rhymed couplets with a rhythmic, chant-like quality, reinforcing its intensity.
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1. : Who wrote The Tyger?





2. : In which collection of poetry was The Tyger published?





3. : What is the central theme of The Tyger?





4. : What question does the speaker repeatedly ask in the poem?





5. : What does the tiger symbolize in the poem?





6. : Which poem in Songs of Innocence contrasts with The Tyger?





7. : What literary device is heavily used in the poem?





8. : How does Blake describe the tiger’s eyes?





9. : What does the “fearful symmetry” refer to in the poem?





10. : What is the rhyme scheme of The Tyger?





 
Question Answer
Poem Name The Tyger
Poet William Blake
Year Published 1794
Poetry Collection Songs of Experience
Main Themes Creation, Power, Good vs. Evil, Divine Mystery
Contrasting Poem The Lamb (from Songs of Innocence)
Famous Line “Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night;”
Literary Devices Alliteration, Symbolism, Rhetorical Questions

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