London

• What does Blake criticize in the poem "London"?

  The church and the British Monarchy
• What does the speaker do while walking through London?

  Observes the suffering of people
• What literary device is used in the phrase "chartered streets"?

  Repetition
• What does the repetition of "charted" convey?

  Everything in the city is fixed and regulated
• What does the term "mind-forged manacles" symbolize?

  Imprisonment of the mind and lack of autonomy
• How does Blake use sensory imagery in the poem?

  To evoke empathy for human suffering
• What does the phrase "runs in blood down palace walls" suggest?

  Disparity in wealth and power
• What does the word "blackening" imply about the church?

  It suggests corruption and evil
• What does the term "harlot" refer to in the poem?

  A prostitute
• What does the alliteration of "W" in "weakness" and "woe" convey?

  Connection between poverty and sadness
• What does the use of color imagery signify in the poem?

  Criticism of societal corruption and pollution
• Who is the author of the poem "London"?

  William Blake
• What is the main theme of the poem "London"?

  It addresses cruelty and injustice in society
• Where is the poem "London" set?

  In London at nighttime
• Who are the marginalized people mentioned in the poem?

  Prostitutes and chimney sweepers
• What does Blake's background contribute to the poem's message?

  His empathy for the poor and social injustice
• What movement did Blake inspire?

  The Romantic Movement
• What was Blake's view on the Industrial Revolution?

  He was critical of its impact on society
• How does Blake's poem reflect his disillusionment with religion?

  It criticizes organized religion and its failures
• What does Blake's quote "I must create a system or be enslaved by another man's" imply?

  Importance of individual creativity and freedom
• In what year was Blake put on trial for pushing a soldier?

  1803
• What does Blake's reference to the French Revolution signify?

  His desire for social change and revolution
• What are the key themes in Blake's poem "London"?

  • Cruelty and injustice in society
  • Abuse of power by authorities
  • Suffering of marginalized individuals
  • Disparity between wealth and poverty
• What structural elements are present in the poem "London"?

  • Written in quatrains (four-line stanzas)
  • Sustained ABAB rhyme scheme
  • Fixed structure reflecting rigidity of London
• What context is important for understanding Blake's "London"?

  • Blake's rejection of materialism
  • His empathy for the poor
  • Critique of the Industrial Revolution
  • Influence of the Romantic Movement