Literary Analysis of William Blake's Lamb

Little Lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Gave thee life, and bid thee feed By the stream and o'er the mead; Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing, woolly, bright; Gave thee such a tender voice, Making all the vales rejoice? Little Lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Little Lamb, I'll tell thee, Little Lamb, I'll tell thee: He is called by thy name, For he calls …

…Jesus' name. When he calls us it is the calling to live our lives in the manner of Jesus and follow the calling of God. 19. PERSONIFICATION - "Little Lamb, God bless thee / Little Lamb, God bless thee" With Jesus now clearly represented as the lamb, Blake still continues to address the lamb with a personality of Jesus. 20. SYMBOLISM - "Little Lamb, God bless thee" The final symbolism with the Blake asking God's blessing of Jesus.