London - William Blake Flashcards
What does the word ‘wandered’ show?
They were walking purposelessly and with a lack of authority and power
What does the quote ‘each chartered street’ show?
That is is owned by the wealthy people in society
What does the word ‘each’ emphasise?
It is on a large scale and there is no escape
What does the quote ‘chartered Thames’ show?
That there is an attempt to control nature
What does the quote ‘Marks of weakness, marks of woe’ show?
Weakness and a loss of power
What does the word ‘marks’ being used repetiviely emphaise?
That they are scarred by their experiences
What does the repetitive use of the word ‘every’ emphaise?
That there is no escape from corrupt power
What does the quote ‘cry of fear’ show?
Distress
What does the quote ‘The mind-forged manacles’ show?
There is no escape and their thoughts are trapped
What does the quote ‘chimney-sweeper’s cry’ show?
Vulnerability and misery
What does the quote ‘black’ning church appalls’ show?
Loss of faith and corrupt power
What does the quote ‘hapless soilder’s sigh’ show?
Vulnerability and misery
What does the quote ‘blood down palace walls’ show?
- Monarchy
- Separation, protection
- Metaphorical
- Responsible for suffering (monarchy)
- Corruption
What does the quote ‘youthful harlot’s curse’ show?
Youth + innocence = corruption
What does the quote ‘new-born infant’s tear show?
Youth + innocence = corruption
