William Blake's, "The Lamb," exalts the goodness of the creator and finds within the creator a source of kindness, humanity, and love. Blake starts off by asking who made the little lamb? He then asks who gave it life and food, and wooly bright clothing along with a soft voice. The maker of the Lamb is then questioned again. The author then tells the reader who made the little Lamb. He says that the creator has the same name, Lamb, and he is gentle and kind. He was once a little child and people are called by his name. He...
account for the presence of suffering and evil in the world. 'The Lamb" offers a good instance of how Blake himself stands somewhere outside the perspectives of innocence. In his very short poem, Blake succeeds to address the secret of life, as well as to preserve the innocence and peace of mind of readers. It's obvious that only a great talent can do so much, in such a limited space. Although he uses uncomplicated words, he explicates a very complex topic and what a magnificent job he does by using just the right combination of rhyme, rhythm, and symbolism.