London

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

  William Blake
• What perspective is the poem "London" written from?

  First-person perspective
• What does the speaker in "London" comment on?

  Filth and corruption in the city
• What themes are explored in the poem "London"?

  Child labour, monarchial abuse, and prostitution
• How does Blake view the authorities in "London"?

  He criticizes them for the city's state
• What is the significance of the poem's title "London"?

  • Represents the city as a symbol of corruption
  • Highlights the speaker's personal connection to London
  • Reflects the societal issues present in the city

  
• When was William Blake born and when did he die?

  1757 - 1827
• What literary era did William Blake belong to?

  Romantic literary era
• What was Blake's view on the political situation in London?

  He saw it as corrupted by greed and inequality
• How did Blake aim to instigate change through his poetry?

  By using simple language for accessibility
• What was Blake's stance on women's rights?

  He supported equality for both genders
• How did Blake educate his wife?

  He taught her to read and write
• What was Blake's view on organized religion?

  He rejected it as corrupt and hypocritical
• What inspired Blake's radical political views?

  The French Revolution and its ideals
• What does the term "Chartered" refer to in the context of London?

  Exclusive rights to land and resources
• What does "Songs of Experience" focus on?

  Corruption and suffering in society
• How does "London" relate to "Songs of Innocence"?

  It exposes the harsh realities contrasting innocence
• What does the cyclical structure of "London" suggest?

  Suffering is never-ending until rebellion occurs
• What is iambic tetrameter?

  A rhythm with eight syllables per line
• What rhyme scheme does Blake use in "London"?

  ABAB rhyme scheme
• What does the phrase "marks of weakness, marks of woe" imply?

  Permanent impact of suffering on individuals
• What does the phrase "marriage hearse" juxtapose?

  Joy of marriage with grief of death
• What does the acronym "HEAR" in the third stanza suggest?

  Call for recognition of societal suffering
• How does Blake's use of simple language affect his poetry?

  It makes his messages accessible to all
• What does the break from iambic tetrameter signify?

  Potential for rebellion against oppression
• What does Blake's focus on auditory signs of suffering indicate?

  Importance of listening to societal issues
• What are the key themes in Blake's "London"?

  • Authoritarian abuses of power
  • Wealth disparity and inequality
  • Child labour and exploitation
  • Corruption of organized religion
  • The cycle of suffering and misery
• How does Blake's "London" reflect societal issues?

  • Critique of political and social structures
  • Representation of the suffering of the poor
  • Call for awareness and change in society
• How does the structure of "London" enhance its themes?

  • Cyclical structure emphasizes ongoing suffering
  • Iambic tetrameter reflects oppression and control
  • Juxtaposition highlights contrasts in society
• What poetic structure is broken in the poem?

  Iambic tetrameter
• What do the breaks in structure reflect about London’s inhabitants?

  They reflect their permanent weakness from suffering
• What does the acronym HEAR in the third stanza suggest?

  It may be a subliminal message to readers
• What auditory signs of suffering does Blake focus on?

  “Cry”, “sigh”, “curse”, and “I hear”
• What is the significance of juxtaposition in Blake's poem?

  • Contrasts phrases like "marriage hearse"
  • Critiques societal views on marriage
  • Highlights women's loss of rights in marriage
• What does the term anaphora refer to?

  A word that refers to a previously used word
• How does Blake use anaphora in the poem?

  By repeating “in every” seven times
• What does the repetition of “every” emphasize in the poem?

  The extreme extent of suffering for all
• What does Blake suggest is the source of oppression in London?

  Privatisation and institutional power
• What does the semantic field in Blake's poem represent?

  • Words linked by themes of oppression
  • Highlights societal issues and suffering
  • Reflects the impact of institutions on individuals
• What does the word “chartered” imply in the poem?

  Land is owned and controlled by the wealthy