london

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

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

  First-person perspective
• What themes does the speaker comment on while walking through London?

  Filth, corruption, child labour, and prostitution
• How does the speaker view the carriages of newlyweds?

  As hearses, symbolizing a cycle of misery
• When did William Blake live?

  1757 - 1827
• What literary era was William Blake a part of?

  Romantic literary era
• What did Blake think about the political situation in London?

  It was 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 view on women's rights?

  He supported equality and opposed oppression
• How did Blake educate his wife?

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

  He rejected it as corrupt and hypocritical
• What inspired Blake during the time of the French Revolution?

  The idea of the oppressed seizing power
• What was the outcome of the French Revolution that Blake hoped for in England?

  The end of the monarchy
• What was a significant consequence of the Industrial Revolution in London?

  Increased pollution and urban smog
• What does the term "Chartered" refer to in the context of London?

  Exclusive rights to land for the wealthy
• What does "Songs of Experience" focus on compared to "Songs of Innocence"?

  Corruption and harsh realities of society
• How do the poems in "Songs of Innocence" relate to those in "Songs of Experience"?

  They provide contrasting views on innocence
• What is the overall message of the poem "London"?

  It depicts the city's undeniable corruption
• What does Blake emphasize in his poem regarding the lower classes?

  Their misery caused by capitalist structures
• How does the structure of the poem reflect Blake's views on oppression?

  It contrasts simple structure with complex issues
• What does the repetition of "marks" signify in the poem?

  Permanent impact of suffering on citizens
• What does "black'ning" refer to in the poem?

  Pollution and moral corruption of society
• What does the phrase "marriage hearse" juxtapose in the poem?

  Joy of marriage with grief of death
• What is the significance of the first-person speaker in "London"?

  It personalizes the experience of suffering
• What does the cyclical structure of the poem suggest?

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

  Technique with eight syllables per line
• How does the rhyme scheme contribute to the poem's message?

  It enhances the sense of control and oppression
• What do the breaks in the poem's structure signify?

  Weakness of London's inhabitants and oppression
• What does the acronym "HEAR" in the third stanza suggest?

  Call for recognition of societal suffering
• What literary device does Blake use with phrases like "marriage hearse"?

  Juxtaposition
• What are the main themes explored in Blake's poem "London"?

  • Filth and corruption
  • Child labour
  • Monarchial abuse
  • Prostitution
  • Suffering and inequality
• How does Blake's poetry reflect his views on society and politics?

  • Critique of greed and inequality
  • Advocacy for change and equality
  • Rejection of organized religion
  • Opposition to monarchy and oppression
• What is the significance of the structure and form of "London"?

  • Consistent iambic tetrameter shows oppression
  • ABAB rhyme scheme enhances control
  • Cyclical structure suggests endless suffering
  • Breaks in structure reflect societal weakness
• How does Blake use language to convey his message in "London"?

  • Simple language for accessibility
  • Juxtaposition to highlight contrasts
  • Repetition to emphasize suffering
  • Auditory imagery to evoke empathy
• What is the relationship between "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience"?

  • Innocence portrays beauty and naivety
  • Experience reveals harsh realities and corruption
  • Each poem contrasts the other’s themes
  • Together they explore loss of innocence
• What societal issues does Blake address in "London"?

  • Poverty and child labour
  • Corruption of the church
  • Monarchical abuse
  • Impact of industrialization
• What do the breaks and structural weakening in London reflect about its inhabitants?

  They reflect the weakness from suffering endured
• What do the first letters of each line in the third stanza spell out?

  HEAR
• What auditory signs of suffering does Blake focus on in the poem?

  “cry”, “sigh”, “curse”, and “I hear”
• What does the juxtaposition of "marriage hearse" signify in Blake's poem?

  Marriage symbolizes death and oppression for women