the Lamb (Innocence)
"The Lamb" is a poem by William Blake that explores themes of innocence and purity. It presents a gentle, childlike speaker who asks a lamb about its origins, emphasizing the lamb's soft and tender nature. The poem reflects the simplicity and beauty of creation, inviting readers to appreciate the innocence found in nature.
The lamb is often seen as a symbol of Jesus Christ, representing sacrifice and purity in Christian theology. In the poem, the speaker connects the lamb's innocence to the divine, suggesting that both the lamb and Christ share qualities of gentleness and love, reinforcing the idea of spiritual innocence.