London

• What are the "marks" mentioned in Blake's poem?

  Marks of weakness and woe
• What do the "marks" in Blake's poem reflect?

  Physical and emotional suffering
• What technique does Blake use to emphasize suffering in his poem?

  Repetition of the word "marks"
• What does the phrase "mind-forg'd manacles" signify?

  Internal oppression accepted by individuals
• What literary technique is used in "mind-forg'd manacles"?

  Metaphor symbolizing mental imprisonment
• Who does Blake believe perpetuates control over people's minds?

  The Church and monarchy
• What does "Every black’ning church appalls" criticize?

  The Church's failure to help the poor
• What does the imagery of "black’ning" suggest in Blake's poem?

  Moral corruption and industrial pollution
• How did Blake view organized religion in relation to social injustice?

  As complicit in social injustice
• What are the main themes in "London" by William Blake?

  • Suffering caused by social systems
  • Internal and external oppression
  • Critique of organized religion
  • Industrial pollution and moral corruption