London

• I wander thro' each charter'd street

  First person narrator ( William Blake) personalises the poem and makes it seem more real. He walks around London and describes what he can see. 'wander' sounds purposeless - it could reflect how he feels powerless to change what is happening. 'charter'd street' suggests the whole city is owned by the rich and is all affected not just one area
• In every cry of every man

  repetition of 'every' emphasises that the industrial revolution affects everyone and there's no relief from it.
• Infant's cry of fear

  The speaker hears distressing noises - vivid, hellish experience. Babies are vulnerable and should not be afraid. Shows sadness and despair
• In every voice, in every ban

  restricted lives, limited, no freedom of speech, reference to not speaking out against the government
• mind forg'd manacles

  People are emotionally/mentally trapped. They have no rights, no money and no freedom. Powerful ,emotive language and images to reinforce the horror of the situation.
• black'ning church

  angry at all forms of power. Church is supposed to be full of life, religion and goodness but is going evil and corrupt. Visual image of the ugliness caused by the industrial revolution
• Youthful Harlot's curse

  Young prostitute shows a mark of desperation through the contrast of innocence of youth and prostitution. Has no choice, needs money. 'curse' suggests an evil spell - angry at the government and people in power.
• Plagues the marriage hearse

  Links the happy image of marriage with death (oxymoron). Suggests that everything has been destroyed, marriage doesnt last and people are dying young.
• Form and structure

  dramatic monologue. Rhyme scheme is unbroken and seems to echo the relentless misery of the city. First, he focuses on people he sees and hears. Then shifts to the institutions he holds responsible before returning to look the people
• context

  Romantic poet seeking for political and social change. Misery and despair in London due to the industrial revolution. William Blake blames people in power who seem to be behind the problem and do nothing to help the people in need