Why is “Tiger” spelt with a “y” in William Blakes poem?
1) “Tyger is an archaic spelling of tiger, which is still retained as the name of various things named after the animal.” Source and further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyger 2) “tyger (obsolete) A tiger. THE TYGER (from Songs Of Experience)By William Blake. (1757-1827) Tyger! Tyger! burning bright In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry?” Source and further information: http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tyger 3) “An analysis of “The Tyger” must begin with Blake’s stylized spelling of the word Tyger. This spelling makes the reader pause to consider while the symbolic protagonist calls forth multiple, emotional images. The idea, tiger, creates reactions of both awe and terror; however, by placing his tyger “in the forest” (rather than the jungle) Blake both softens the im
