Question
Read these lines from “The Human Abstract,” in which Blake describes the Tree of Mystery. He alludes to the Garden of Eden.
And it bears the fruit of Deceit,
Ruddy and sweet to eat;
Which tone does the allusion create in this passage?
Responses
angry
angry
hungry
hungry
happy
happy
confused
And it bears the fruit of Deceit,
Ruddy and sweet to eat;
Which tone does the allusion create in this passage?
Responses
angry
angry
hungry
hungry
happy
happy
confused
Answers
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The allusion to the Garden of Eden in the lines from "The Human Abstract" creates a tone that can be interpreted as "hungry." The reference to fruit can evoke desire or temptation, suggesting a longing for something that appears appealing but may also carry the connotation of deceit. This aligns with themes of temptation and the darker side of human desire found in both Blake's work and the biblical narrative.