Question #6431104Single Choice

AP English Literatur

Question

In William Blake's poem "The Tyger," the speaker asks:

"Tyger Tyger, burning bright,
In the forests of the night;
What immortal hand or eye,
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?"

What is the significance of the phrase "fearful symmetry" in this context?

It implies that the tiger is beautiful but harmless.

It suggests that the tiger's power and beauty are awe-inspiring, yet potentially dangerous.

It means that the tiger's physical form is flawed and imperfect.

It emphasizes the tiger's innocence and natural grace.

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