The tyger by william blake the archetypal image of the lamb is used in this poem. this archetype represents innocence and is often used in christianity to also represent jesus. which statement best explains how this archetype affects the meaning in this poem? this archetype reinforces the idea that power devours innocence. the archetype of the lamb is compared to that of a tiger, emphasizing they were made by different creators. the use of the archetype makes the poem more meaningful to its audience by evoking religious symbolism. the archetype of the lamb is compared to that of a tiger, illustrating the power and ferocity of the tiger.