London Flashcards
Who it the author of London ?
William Blake
What is the context of London ?
Industrial Revolution
What is the structure of London
Four, 4 lined stanzas
-1. Misery
-2. People not revolting
-3. Sacrifices for the affluent
-4. Corruption
ABAB rhyme scheme
CYCLICAL
What is the tone of London ?
Anger
Despair
Disillusionment
What is the theme of London ?
Power of Humans
Conflict
Religion
Grief
How is freedom vs oppression shown in London ?
“I wander thro’ each charter’d street, / Near where the charter’d Thames does flow.”
How is anaphora used in London ?
“In every cry of every Man, / In every Infants cry of fear
How is alliteration used in London ?
“mind-forg’d manacles”
How is juxtaposition used in London ?
“Runs in blood down Palace walls”
How is religious imagery used in London ?
“Every blackning Church appals”
How is sibilance used ?
“hapless Soldiers sigh”
How is the destruction of innocence shown in London ?
“Blasts the new-born Infants tear”
How are oxymorons used in London ?
“the marriage hearse ‘
