London

• Who is the author of the poem "London"?

  William Blake
• What tone does the poem "London" convey?

  Anger and frustration
• What does Blake criticize in the poem "London"?

  The church, government, and monarchy
• What does Blake mark in every face he meets?

  Marks of weakness and woe
• What do the "Mind-forged manacles" symbolize?

  Self-imposed limitations and beliefs
• What does the chimney sweepers' cry represent?

  Child labor exploitation
• How does Blake view the church in "London"?

  As complicit in societal evils
• What does the phrase "blood down palace walls" signify?

  Soldiers' sacrifice for the monarchy
• What does Blake suggest about marriage in the poem?

  It leads to spiritual death
• What does the term "chartered" imply in the poem?

  Control and ownership of land
• How does Blake use repetition in "London"?

  To emphasize the scale of suffering
• What does the term "mark" refer to in the poem?

  Notice or branding of individuals
• How does Blake view the relationship between the rich and the poor?

  The rich oppress the poor
• What does Blake suggest about the future of children in "London"?

  They are doomed by societal conditions
• What is the structure of the poem "London"?

  Four stanzas with alternate rhyme scheme
• Why does Blake use simple language in his poetry?

  To reach the masses effectively
• What does the phrase "marriage hearse" symbolize?

  The death of love and equality
• What historical context influenced Blake's writing?

  Poverty and child labor in England
• How does Blake view the industrial revolution in "London"?

  As a source of pollution and oppression
• What does Blake's reference to "harlots" imply about society?

  Exploitation and corruption of women
• What does Blake's poem "London" ultimately call for?

  A revolution against oppression
• What are the key themes in Blake's poem "London"?

  • Anger towards societal oppression
  • Critique of the church and monarchy
  • Child labor and exploitation
  • The impact of the industrial revolution
  • The plight of the poor and marginalized
• How does Blake use literary devices in "London" to convey his message?

  • Repetition emphasizes suffering
  • Alliteration highlights misery
  • Metaphors illustrate oppression
  • Juxtaposition contrasts joy and death
  • Symbolism critiques societal structures
• What does Blake suggest about society in his poem?

  Society has destroyed all good things
• How is the structure of Blake's poem organized?

  It consists of four stanzas with alternate rhyme
• Why does Blake use a childlike structure in his poem?

  To make it memorable and revolutionary
• What is the significance of the last line in each stanza?

  It delivers a powerful statement summarizing the stanza
• What does stanza one of the poem focus on?

  Misery
• What does stanza two of the poem address?

  Refusal to stand tall against oppression
• What is the focus of stanza three?

  People sacrificed for the rich and powerful
• What does stanza four discuss?

  Poverty corrupting family and life
• How can one describe the poem's ironic perspective?

  It contrasts misery with London's magnificence
• What revolutionary view does Blake express in his poem?

  Man is worth more than slavery
• How does Blake challenge those in power?

  By highlighting their oppression of the people
• What is the relationship between Blake's poem and the poem "Ozymandias"?

  Both attack tyrannical rulers and oppression
• How does Wordsworth's "Prelude" differ from Blake's views?

  Wordsworth attacks conventional Christianity
• What is the main theme of "My Last Duchess" by Browning?

  Abuse of power and impunity
• How does "Charge of the Light Brigade" contrast with Blake's "London"?

  Tennyson supports the establishment, Blake opposes it
• What is a similarity between "London" and "Exposure"?

  Both highlight the suffering of men in war
• How does "Storm on the Island" relate to Blake's "London"?

  Both use metaphorical detail to convey political troubles