Tuesday 4/22/25 - After reading The Tyger by William Blake, take a moment to reflect on the idea of creation. What do you believe is the most beautiful creation in the world—natural or man-made—and why? Describe it in detail and explain what makes it so awe-inspiring to you.

After reading "The Tyger" by William Blake I believe all of creation is beautiful and something I cannot comprehend, because it is so encompassing and so intricate that it would take an immensely powerful divine God to be responsible. I believe the most beautiful creation in the world are trees. This is because they are so intricate, and each one so unique, yet they are so common. Trees are beautiful in that they represent nature and the symbiotic relationship humans have with nature regarding the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen. Trees can begin as a tiny seed, and grow to be grand and majestic structures that represent slow but steady growth. Trees are also a very important in symbolism, and is used to describe the universe in Norse mythology, as well as "family trees" or the "tree of life." Trees grow up from the ground, which we can internalize as motivaton to grow and develop and reach for the skies, and possibly even to our creator.


Summary: Today I worked on a 6 question, passage-based illuminate assignment since I was absent yesterday. The illuminate assignment was about a girl's love for reading books throughout her life and becoming a writer. I also worked on a Common lit assignment in class about a poem about tigers and their seemingly awe-inspiring and somewhat divine nature. The Common lit questions consisted of 3 multiple choice questions, and two constructed response questions.

Reflection: I learned to view God through the perspective of art as he can create beautifully powerful and intricate creatures like the tiger, and perfectly moral and sinless creatures as well. I learned to appreciate not just the beauty of his creations in animals and nature, but the dichotomy of his power in creating things.

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