London

• What was Blake critical of regarding the church and monarchy?

  They failed to help children in London who were laboring in factories
• What historical period is referenced in the context of Blake's criticism?

  The Industrial Revolution
• How does Blake's criticism of the church and monarchy relate to the themes of "Power and Conflict"?

  It highlights the conflict between authority and social justice
• What poem does London pair with?

  Tissue
• what quote indicates the ownership of the city, and even the nature?

  Chartered
• What method is “chartered”

  Repetition
• What does the repetition of ”chartered” emphasise?

  The many parts of the city including the river Thames which was owned by the rich. Which divides the city between poverty and wealth
• Which quote holds churches responsible for creating feelings of corruption and mistrust between the poor and the church?


  “Blackening church”
• What quote creates imagery of the poorest people being trapped and unable to break free from the cycle of poverty?


  “Mind-forged manacles”
• What structure does London hold? 


  Tight ABAB rhyme scheme reflects the control of the people
• what was Blake’s main message? 


  The children in London need to be helped and rescued from working in factories during the Industrial Revolution
• who does Blake criticise ?

  • Society
  • church
  • monarchy
• what does the imagery of 'mind forged manacle' symbolise?


  the entrapment of the poorest
• why does Blake criticise the church?

  for not helping poor children
• what does the description of the streets being 'charted' suggest?


  to highlight the inequality
• why does Blake repeat 'chartered'?


  to emphasise the power of the wealthy upperclass
• why does Blake describe the church as 'blackening'?


  to suggest that the church should feel ashamed