Question

In "The Lamb," who does the speaker refer to in the lines, "For he calls himself a lamb, / he is meek, and he is mild" (lines 14-15)?

a) A child
b) A priest
c) An angel
d) A tiger

Answer 1

In the poem 'The Lamb,' the speaker refers to a child.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the poem "The Lamb," the speaker refers to a child in the lines, "For he calls himself a lamb, / he is meek, and he is mild" (lines 14-15). The lamb is portrayed as innocent and gentle, similar to the qualities associated with a young child. The speaker uses the image of a lamb to symbolize purity and goodness.