Sayhonara Gonzalez
The Lamb by William Blake is a poem that represents “innocence”. The word “innocence” in itself is a vision of something pure or natural. We can also define the word “innocent” as inexperience and naive. In the poem it appears that Blake is trying to communicate that the Lamb symbolizes Christ as a child. The Lamb is a symbol of a new beginning. Its soul can be characterized as peace and free of any harm. Free from the unknown. Free from any toxic corruption. The Lamb is gentle with delicate skin, fresh and healthy beautiful features. In the same way, Victor Frankenstein’s creature is born with the same characteristics. When I say they share some similarities I am implying that when the creature was born his mental state of mind was pure, gentle and innocent just like a new born baby.

In “the tiger”, Blake describes a somewhat menacing animal. This tiger is as frightening on the outside as it is in on the inside. I did not get that sense of purity of heart that seemed to be present in both the lamb and Frankensteins creature. I felt that the tiger was at its core a focused killing machine and had no other purpose than be a threat. In contrast, Frankensteins creature was very interested in its origin, and most of all wanted acceptance. This most human need “to be accepted” is really what convinced me of its innocence. I also felt that creature had a good and just purpose and actually felt sorry for him. In contrast, the tiger made me feel as if this tyger was something that I should try very hard to get away from!

In conclusion, both the Lamb and the creature are like strangers in a strange land. Externally both the Lamb and creature vision clearly seem opposite; however, internally the two share purity and innocence.