Connotations of London as a title

~very powerful city ~massive sense of space suggests that it will tackle large societal issues

Connotations of “charted” in London

~suggests they are controlled ~ Thames of London (nature) could also show it being controlled and contained

Connotations of “mark” in London

~repetition suggests that the people are without power lack control over own circumstances ~ metaphor that suggests that it’s a brand and has a permanent impact on all

Connotations of “appalls “ in London

~ dismay/horror ~ reflects lack of action from the church and how Blake and others would view it as lacking morality ~ Also juxtaposes purity and love expected by the religious community

Connotations of “in every” in London

~ repetition used to show the extent of suffering

Connotations of “youthful harlots curse “ in London

~ Blake is corrupting the idea of childbirth with sexual exploitation and hate “curse”. ~ Shows that infants will be born into a broken world

What does the cyclidalic structure imply ?

This suggests that the suffering is never ending and torrential.

What does the iambic pentameter imply ?

Shows order and control as consistency of a rhythm provides a sense of relentless oppression.

What does the HEAR imply ?

The auditory signs of suffering throughout the poem which implies that Blake wants the reader to start listening to the signs of suffering around them in London - calling for recognition of society issues and ills

What is the poem about ?

Centres from a first persons perspective who is walking through the streets of London and commenting on the filth , corruption and oppression he sees ( child labour, Monachil abuse and prostitution.

What is some context about Blake ?

He was firm believe of woman’s rights and even taught his wife to read who then became his business partner unofficially.

It is short and obvious in its criticisms of the authorities which have allowed the oppression and corruption of London.

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Power and conflict - London

Question	Answer
Connotations of London as a title	~very powerful city ~massive sense of space suggests that it will tackle large societal issues
Connotations of “charted” in London	~suggests they are controlled ~ Thames of London (nature) could also show it being controlled and contained
Connotations of “mark” in London	~repetition suggests that the people are without power lack control over own circumstances ~ metaphor that suggests that it’s a brand and has a permanent impact on all
Connotations of “appalls “ in London	~ dismay/horror ~ reflects lack of action from the church and how Blake and others would view it as lacking morality ~ Also juxtaposes purity and love expected by the religious community
Connotations of “in every” in London	~ repetition used to show the extent of suffering
Connotations of “youthful harlots curse “ in London	~ Blake is corrupting the idea of childbirth with sexual exploitation and hate “curse”. ~ Shows that infants will be born into a broken world
What does the cyclidalic structure imply ?	This suggests that the suffering is never ending and torrential.
What does the iambic pentameter imply ?	Shows order and control as consistency of a rhythm provides a sense of relentless oppression.
What does the HEAR imply ?	The auditory signs of suffering throughout the poem which implies that Blake wants the reader to start listening to the signs of suffering around them in London - calling for recognition of society issues and ills
What is the poem about ?	Centres from a first persons perspective who is walking through the streets of London and commenting on the filth , corruption and oppression he sees ( child labour, Monachil abuse and prostitution.
What is some context about Blake ?	He was firm believe of woman’s rights and even taught his wife to read who then became his business partner unofficially.
How is it written ?	It is short and obvious in its criticisms of the authorities which have allowed the oppression and corruption of London.

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