KEY - London

Question 1

FORM

Answer 1

•Iambic tertameter, stressed and unstressed syllables, monotomous inescapable suffering of poor in London.
•Alternates on some lines e.g. end of stanza 1, weakness of those suffering under the abuse of those in power.

Question 2

LANGUAGE

Answer 2

•Anaphora “In every cry… In every infant…. In every voice” Stanza 2
•Emphasises suffering is not limited to oen person or area, but affects everyone in city
•Rhythmic mechanical reflects repetitive nature of the suffering, not singular moments but continuous cycle due to misuse of power.

•Oxymoron “marriage hearse” Life, love and new beginnings conflicts detah and inevitability of it.
•Shows disillusionment of those in power (monarchy, gov, religion) supposed to protect but instead cause of suffering
•Corrupt leadership has affected every part of life, overshadows suffering. No hopenof improvement from readers.

Question 3

STRUCTURE

Answer 3

•Lot of caesura, readers reflect and acknowledge the neglect from institutions and corruption of power.
•End stopped line to end poem, reflection, change? Lasting in reader head.

Question 4

CONTEXT

Answer 4

•Industrial revolution in London caused change beyond recognition.
•Signifcant social and economic changes, overcrowding, factories.
•Contrast of wealthy and poor in london.
•Greed and imbalance of factory owners and their workers. Plagued city.