The Tiger Poem by Hilaire Belloc

The Tiger

Rating: 2.8


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.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sylvia Frances Chan 11 January 2024

ONE: a playful and humorous take on the contrasting nature of tigers and kittens.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 January 2024

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.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 January 2024

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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kiana 26 July 2018

it was ok i did not like it that much

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 January 2024

IF you do not like this that much, PLEASE pay a revisit and start reading again AND also thinking again, please do that. Thank you, Kiana

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Sylvia Frances Chan 30 September 2024

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

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 June 2024

FINAL COMMENT: Congratulations again being chosen as The Classic Poem Of The Day. A very clever poem TOP Marks 5 Stars

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 June 2024

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

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 June 2024

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.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 June 2024

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.

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