London Flashcards
Author
William Blake
What was blakes view on religion?
He was religious but rejected established religion/ criticised practices of religion
What happened in 1789?
The French Revolution
What occurred during the French Revolution?
It was an inspirational moment in history where those of a lower class rose to overthrow those in power
When was the poem published?
In 1794 as part of a collection called ‘story’s of innocence and experience ‘
What kind of poem is this in relation to William Blake?
Autobiographical as he is walking throughout the poem and giving his view
What kind of poet was he?
A romantic poet
What is the significant of the repetition of ‘in every’ in the second paragraph?
It emphasises that all are miserable in overwhelming poverty
How is Blakes religious view shown in the quote “ every black’ning church appalls”
The fact the church are inactive and not helping like they should be in society
What is the significance of the quote “ runs in blood down palace walls”
It references the need for a revolution like the French. The palace is the Bastille palace that was stormed during the French Revolution
The idea of ‘mind forged manacles’ represents what?
The sense of slavery and lack of free will
What is the ending symbolising in the quote “And blights with plagues the marriage hearse”
The paradox in the oxymoron juxtaposes the love and desire compared to death as it is an ultimatum of life
What does the prom reinforce?
It reinforces the need for a revolution
