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“Lo! now the direful monster, whose skin clings To his strong bones, strides o'er the groaning rocks: He withers all in silence, and his hand Unclothes the earth, and freezes up frail life.” quote by William Blake
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“Lo! now the direful monster, whose skin clings To his strong bones, strides o'er the groaning rocks: He withers all in silence, and his hand Unclothes the earth, and freezes up frail life.”

William Blake

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Tyger, 1794

He portrays a terrifying monster whose presence devastates the earth, emphasizing its destructive, silent power.

In simple terms: A silent, destructive force overwhelms life

Key Takeaway

Recognize and destructive silent threats

Themes

destruction nature silence

Mood

dark ominous

Type

poetic mythic

When to use this quote

  • poetry analysis
  • mythology studies
  • environmental metaphor

Key Concepts

Mythic monsters environmental devastation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the monster represent?
  • How does silence amplify fear?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize danger

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