Exploring Themes in Blake's Poetry

The video provides a reading and analysis of William Blake's poem 'The Lamb'. It discusses Blake's background, his concerns about the Industrial Revolution, and his religious beliefs. The poem is analyzed for its themes of innocence, religion, and morality, with a focus on the symbolism of the lamb and the child. The video concludes with a reflection on Blake's acceptance of religious ideas and his advocacy for innocence.

What is the primary theme of 'The Lamb' by William Blake?

• Love and romance

• War and peace

• Innocence and purity

• Industrialization

Which city did William Blake spend most of his life in?

• Paris

• New York

• London

• Berlin

In the first stanza, what does the child ask the lamb?

• What it eats

• Where it sleeps

• Who made it

• Why it sings

What characteristic of the lamb is highlighted in the first stanza?

• Its tender voice

• Its colorful wool

• Its speed

• Its strength

What does the phrase 'softest clothing woolly bright' refer to?

• The lamb's wool

• The meadow's grass

• The river's water

• The child's clothes

What does the poem suggest about the voice of the lamb?

• It is tender and joyful

• It is angry

• It is loud and harsh

• It is silent

What does the child tell the lamb in the second stanza?

• It is very old

• It is very strong

• It is called by God's name

• It should be afraid

What is the tone of the poem 'The Lamb'?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Aggressive

• Inquisitive

What does the child promise to tell the lamb?

• Where it can find food

• Who made it

• How to sing

• Where to sleep

What does the child compare the lamb to in the poem?

• A tree

• A bird

• A lion

• A child