A Poison Tree Analysis
William Blake (1757-1827) was an English poet during the British Romantic literary period who wrote extensively about God, nature, and the beauty of the human imagination. As you read, take notes on Blake's use of symbolism throughout the poem.
I was angry with my friend; I told my wrath,1 my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow. And I waterd it in fears, Night & morning with my tears: And I sunned it with smiles, And with soft deceitful wiles.2 And it grew both day and night. Till it bore3 an apple bright. And my foe beheld it shine, And he knew that it was mine. And into my garden stole, When the night had veild the pole; In the morning glad I see; My foe outstretched beneath the tree.
A Poison Tree By William Blake, 1794
Question 1
How does the conclusion of the poem impact the poem's theme?
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