In Praise of Creation Themes

In Praise of Creation Themes

Divinity

Divinity can mainly be interpreted through the description of the moon and the stars, which have often in literature been used to deploy the presence of otherworldliness. Indeed, the moon is personified as a figure that is “waiting” for the restoration of the natural order – in this way, the moon can be interpreted as God.

The Holy Spirit

The nature of God transcends to all aspects of nature and His presence can be embodied though various means. In the poem, the tiger is specially singled out. Not only is it "watchful over creation," thus implying the presence of God within all (even animals), it is also represents the power and passion that nature can provide us.

Nature

Nature is the main theme of the poem and its beauty is illustrated through the “tiger, trapped in its own skin”, “the birds resting” and “The moon in its dark phase.” Jennings is clearly drawing attention to the natural blessings we have been provided through God, something which is increasingly overlooked with the rise of technology.

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