London Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the author of the poem London?
A
William Blake
2
Q
What is the central theme of the poem London?
A
How the government and monarchy control the people of London
3
Q
What does the speaker in the poem London observe about the people he encounters?
A
That they are suffering and oppressed by the monarchy. The poor get poorer and the rich get richer.
4
Q
What emotion does the speaker in the poem London convey throughout the poem?
A
Anger, anguish, despair, ugly
5
Q
What literary devices does William Blake use in the poem London to convey his message?
A
Imagery, symbolism, and repetition
