London Flashcards
Who is the poet of the London poem?
William Blake
In which collection was the London poem first published?
Songs of Experience
What is the central theme of the London poem?
Social injustice and corruption
What is the tone of the London poem?
Critical and melancholic
True or False: The London poem portrays a positive view of the city.
False
What does the repeated use of the word ‘charter’d’ in the London poem suggest?
Restricted and controlled
What does the line ‘Marks of weakness, marks of woe’ imply in the London poem?
Signs of suffering and despair
What does the chimney sweeper symbolize in the London poem?
Exploited and oppressed individuals
What does the river Thames represent in the London poem?
Corruption and pollution
What does the phrase ‘mind-forg’d manacles’ refer to in the London poem?
Mental constraints and limitations
Who are described as ‘hapless soldiers’ in the London poem?
Young children
What is the significance of the ‘black’ning church’ in the London poem?
Corruption and hypocrisy in religion
What is the effect of the repetition of the word ‘cry’ in the London poem?
Emphasizes suffering and despair
What does the phrase ‘blasts the new-born infant’s tear’ suggest in the London poem?
Lack of compassion and care for the vulnerable
What is the overall mood of the London poem?
Somber and critical
How does the London poem depict the city’s streets?
Dirty, polluted, and filled with suffering
What does the ‘harlot’s curse’ symbolize in the London poem?
Moral degradation and corruption
What is the impact of the repetition of the word ‘every’ in the London poem?
Highlights the pervasive nature of suffering
What does the ‘plague’ represent in the London poem?
Social decay and moral corruption
What is the significance of the phrase ‘midnight streets’ in the London poem?
Symbolizes darkness and despair
Who are described as ‘runners’ in the London poem?
Prostitutes
What does the phrase ‘mind-forg’d manacles’ suggest about society in the London poem?
Imprisoned by societal norms and restrictions
What does the ‘marriage hearse’ symbolize in the London poem?
Death and destruction of relationships
How does the London poem critique the political and social institutions of the city?
By highlighting corruption, oppression, and hypocrisy
