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“A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees.” William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell William Blake, it seems, believes that things can be perceived in different ways. While one person may see a particular image, another may view something in q ....

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.... The beast is a representation of the angry God, as it is a combination of mystery, terror, and of wrath. The contrast of the Lamb and the Tyger also resembles the idea of when a beautiful thing like love can turn into an ugly thing like hate. The Tyger is obviously a representation of evil and of darkness. In Blake’s words, it is also apparent that the Tyger is somewhat of a puzzle, or an enigma, if you will. It is a mysterious beast with unknown origins. It seems that the Tyger is a result of something inhumane, whereas the Lamb is a direct product of Christ. According to the poet himself, the Tyger is somewhat “immortal” and ....