London - William Blake Flashcards
1
Q
CONTEXT - What was he a passionate supporter of?
A
The French Revolution - people overthrew their leaders (monarchy)
2
Q
CONTEXT - What was his opinion about charters?
A
Felt that they only gave to the wealthy. This often allowed powerful people/ companies to control land and resources.
3
Q
CONTEXT - What type of poet was he?
A
A Romantic poet
believed in the importance and value of :
- nature, wild and free
- human imagination
- emotions
- individual freedom
4
Q
What is the first line?
A
‘I wander through each chartered street’
5
Q
What is the significance of the first line?
A
‘Wander’ - hopeless, doesn’t belong
‘Chartered’ - everything is owned
6
Q
Language features: ‘Marks of weakness, marks of woe’
A
‘marks’ - noun
‘w’ - repetitive
7
Q
Structure point for stanza 2?
A
Anaphora is used
