London Flashcards
1
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What is London about and its context?
A
London is a dramatic monologue of Blake walking through London and comments on the filth and corruption he sees.
2
Q
“Mark”
A
Repeated throughout poem (London) to show damage done by the corrupted
3
Q
“In every infants cry of fear”
A
Infants are usually born and shouldnt have to suffer.This invites sympathy upon the reader whiles also showing how every life is destined for misery.
4
Q
“Black’ning church”
A
Represents the filth and pollution left by the industrial factories and the noun church is a criticism of the church
5
Q
Structure of London
A
Cyclical structure first 2 stanzas impact on people and last about impact suggests the toll on people and suffering is never ending.
