*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 does the phrase "Mind-forged manacles" suggest?

  People's beliefs hold them back
• What do the chimney sweepers symbolize in the poem?

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

  As complicit in societal evils
• What does the blood running down palace walls symbolize?

  The sacrifice of soldiers for the monarchy
• What does Blake suggest about marriage in "London"?

  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
• What does Blake mean by "the marriage hearse"?

  Marriage leads to spiritual death
• What does Blake's use of "harlot" signify in the poem?

  Exploitation and corruption of women
• What does Blake suggest about the future in "London"?

  It is blighted by current oppression
• What are the main themes of Blake's "London"?

  • Critique of social injustice
  • Child labor and exploitation
  • Corruption of institutions (church, monarchy)
  • The impact of poverty on society
  • The call for revolution and change
• How does the structure of "London" contribute to its message?

  • Four stanzas with alternate rhyme scheme
  • Childlike simplicity for memorability
  • Powerful concluding lines in each stanza
  • Reflects Blake's revolutionary intent
• What historical context influences Blake's "London"?

  • Victorian and Georgian England
  • Poverty and child labor issues
  • The Napoleonic Wars
  • The Industrial Revolution's impact
  • Women's rights and social inequality
• What literary techniques does Blake use in "London"?

  • Alliteration (e.g., "Mind-forged manacles")
  • Repetition (anaphora of "every")
  • Metaphors (e.g., "marriage hearse")
  • Imagery (depictions of suffering)
  • Symbolism (e.g., chimney sweepers)
• 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 does the last line of each stanza typically do?

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

  Misery.
• What does stanza two address in Blake's poem?

  People's refusal to stand tall against oppression.
• What is the focus of stanza three in the poem?

  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 the magnificence of London.
• What revolutionary view does Blake express about humanity?

  Man is worth more than slavery.
• How does Blake view people in power?

  They live on the pain of others.
• What does Blake challenge in his poem?

  The Establishment, including monarchy and church.
• How does Blake's view differ from that of other poets like Shelley?

  Blake believes people can change their fate.
• What does Wordsworth's "The Prelude" criticize?

  Conventional Christianity and exploitation of nature.
• How does "My Last Duchess" relate to Blake's poem?

  Both attack the abuse of power.
• What is the main contrast between "Charge of the Light Brigade" and Blake's poem?

  Tennyson supports the establishment, Blake opposes it.
• What technique do both Blake and Tennyson use in their poems?

  Anaphora and repetition.
• What does "Exposure" focus on in relation to Blake's poem?

  The fates of characters in war.
• How does "Storm on the Island" relate to Blake's "London"?

  Both use metaphorical detail to convey political troubles.
• What does "Bayonet Charge" depict about war?

  War destroys human dignity and civilization.
• What warning does Blake's poem convey?

  A populace may rise against its masters.