![]() According to Blake, the shepherd is watchful implying that he takes care of his flock. Thus taking us back to nursery school days is an effective style used to symbolize innocence. Blake also uses a simple rhythm and ABCB rhyme scheme to remind the reader of nursery songs. Blake does not openly use lambs to represent Jesus Christ although there is a connection with Jesus Christ. The sheep rest peacefully because they know their shepherd is around. The innocence represented by the sheep and the caring Shepherd knots a tie of mutual relationship between man and Almighty.Blake uses lambs to dep ict innocence while the ewes symbolize the mothers who are perceived to be tender. The flock of sheep, the green valleys, the all-pervading influence of the Shepherd sets the poetic environ, and is instrumental in the development of the theme of the poem. The poem abounds in pictorial beauty and ecstatic imagination. for they know when the Shepherd is nigh Theme of The Shepherd by William Blake ![]() He only involves in taking care of his allies and provides them all the liberty to move far and wide! However, it’s only the sheep who feel comfortable to rest in the Shepherd’s proximity. We never find a hint of the Shepherd’s dominance, have perceives him as friendly. The poet plays with the lyrics to ensure the security is actually felt by the sheep and is not just superimposed. His presence is only entitled with security and safety of the flock of sheep. The Shepherd plays a significant role, perhaps most aptly the role of a guardian angel. ![]() It may imply that the Shepherd will follow the sheep not only to this world but also to the other world. Yes, there is something noteworthy that needs a mention! The entire poem is in the present tense except the third and the fourth lines. The flock of sheep feels safe only because it knows the proximity of the Shepherd. The Shepherd is ever happy and peaceful because he finds himself among his sheep who let out innocent calls. While following his sheep, he sing songs in praise of God. The shepherd is gifted with a sweet fortune as he roams all across the valley from morning to evening. A Brief Summary of The Shepherd by William Blake Human beings are happy and at peace under the blessings of God. The shepherd symbolizes to Christ and the sheep represents the human beings. The poet depicts a wonderful landscape with a few sheep and a shepherd. The word ‘Shepherd’ beginning with a capital letter calls for a personification. How sweet.lot! On transforming the sentence to exclamatory we get, the shepherd’s lot is extraordinarily sweet Lot refers to the Shepherd’s fortune Strays refers to wandering Ewe is the mother sheep Nigh: near Introduction to the poem, The Shepherd He chides the idea of supernatural deities.Īnd his tongue shall be filled with praise.įor they know when their shepherd is nigh. He says that he knows no other Christianity or Gospel except the one that incite man to exercise the divine arts of imagination, the real and eternal world of which this vegetable universe is but just a faint shadow. Before we attempt a critical analysis of “The Shepherd”, it is crucial to understand Blake’s concept of religion since the poem is deeply religious.Īccording to Blake, God is within us and thus, we have to listen only to our inner voices. Blake was known to be blessed with a beautiful wife who assisted in his artistic endeavors. The songs of innocence and of experience are lyrical effusions with deep inner meaning. Born in London, 1757, William Blake was the greatest visionary poet every produced.
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