London Flashcards
Who is the author of the poem London?
William Blake
What is the central theme of the poem London?
Social injustice and oppression
In the poem London, what does the speaker see throughout the city?
Misery, poverty, and suffering
What does the repetition of the word ‘charter’d’ in London suggest about the city?
Controlled and restricted
What is the tone of the poem London?
Melancholic and critical
What does the speaker hear in the poem London?
Cries of suffering and the sound of oppression
What does the line ‘Marks of weakness, marks of woe’ suggest in the poem London?
Physical and emotional scars of poverty
What does the speaker describe as ‘mind-forged manacles’ in London?
Mental chains of societal constraints
What does the poem London critique about society?
The impact of industrialization and urbanization on individuals
What does the phrase ‘blackening church’ symbolize in the poem London?
Corruption and hypocrisy within religious institutions
What does the river Thames represent in the poem London?
A witness to the suffering and oppression in the city
How does William Blake convey a sense of hopelessness in London?
Through the bleak imagery and despairing tone
What is the significance of the title ‘London’ for the poem?
The city serves as a microcosm of societal issues and struggles
What does the speaker criticize about the government in London?
Their neglect of the poor and marginalized
What does the poem London suggest about the impact of poverty on individuals?
It leads to physical and emotional suffering
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem London?
ABAB
What is the meter of the poem London?
Iambic tetrameter
What is the significance of the repetition of the word ‘every’ in London?
Emphasizes the pervasive nature of suffering in the city
How does William Blake use symbolism in the poem London?
To convey deeper meanings and societal critiques
What is the overall message of the poem London?
A call for social change and awareness of societal injustices
What does the speaker lament in the poem London?
The loss of innocence and purity in society
What does the speaker imply about the future of London in the poem?
A continuation of suffering and oppression unless changes are made
How does William Blake’s use of language contribute to the themes in London?
By evoking strong emotions and highlighting societal issues
What is the role of the poet in critiquing society in London?
To shine a light on the injustices and call for change
