semantic field embodies the poem. The word charted refers to rights and privileges suggesting how restrictions came from those who are privileged. Lack of freedom and essential funds is highlighted through the use of wander illuminating the idea of isolation
in every cry of man/ in every infants cry of fear
mimics the torturing of the citizens in london. Oxymoronic idea of infant connotation innocent and fear conntating terror. The juxtaposing images highlight the corruption that has taken over the youth as the exploitive setting will forever affect them as they grow up
blackening church appals
industrial revolution has removed any hope god could give to the citizens of london. Symbolically blackening implies how the establishment has stained the meaning of religion.
youthful hartlots curse
young prostitues highlight the corruption of london , desperate for money
blights with plagues
disturbing language, referencing towards a sexually transmitted disease
