The tiger, on the other hand,
Is kittenish and mild,
And makes a pretty playfellow
For any little child.
And mothers of large families
(Who claim to common sense)
Will find a tiger well repays
The trouble and expense.
TWO: The poem is structured in a way that highlights the differences between the two animals, with the tiger being portrayed as a fierce and dangerous creature, while the kitten is seen as playful and harmless.
THREE: the poem also touches on the idea that mothers of large families will find a tiger to be a good investment, despite the trouble and expense.
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This humorous and sarcastic poem is chosen today for the fourth time as The Classic Poem Of The Day by Poem Hunter and Team. Truly very enjoyable to read, we must not taken this seriously.m That is very clearly to read. Congrats for today, if I may say
FINAL COMMENT: Congratulations again being chosen as The Classic Poem Of The Day. A very clever poem TOP Marks 5 Stars
THREE: Compared to Belloc's other works, which often explore themes of mortality and the ephemeral nature of beauty, this poem stands as a lighter and more playful piece, highlighting the author's versatility
TWO: This humorous subversion challenges the expected depiction of tigers in literature and reflects the Victorian era's fascination with the exotic, particularly its tendency to romanticize dangerous animals.
ONE: It presents an ironic portrayal of the dangerous animal. Contrary to common perception, the speaker depicts the tiger as "kittenish" and "mild, " even suitable for children.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
ONE: a playful and humorous take on the contrasting nature of tigers and kittens.