London Flashcards
1
Q
what are the themes?
A
politics and justice
2
Q
why is it written in quatrains?
A
the orderly structure mimics the sense of control and oppression in London
3
Q
what quote is “TMFMIH”?
A
“the mind-forged manacles i hear”
4
Q
analysis of “the mind-forged manacles I hear”
A
- “mind-forged” - metaphorical, people are imprisoned by their own ideas and choices
- “manacles” - shackles keeping one imprisioned, society is imprisoning citizens
5
Q
what quote is “IEICOF?
A
“in every infants cry of fear”
6
Q
analysis of “in every infants cry of fear”
A
- “every” - occurs often to many kids
- “infants” - young, helpless, innocent, born into the situation from their parents bad choices
- “cry of fear” - terror, bad environment, traumatised
7
Q
what quote is “RIBDPW”?
A
“runs in blood down palace walls”
8
Q
analysis of “runs in blood down palace walls”
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- “palace” - represents the wealthy, those outside the walls are poor, unfortunate. links to corruption
- “down palace walls” - occurs outside the palace, people outside (poor) are hurt while those inside the palace (wealthy) are unaffected
- “blood” - suffering and pain
9
Q
who is the poet?
A
William Blake
10
Q
writers intentions
A
- highlight the corruption of London
- reveal the suffering of children and the loss of innocence
11
Q
readers reaction
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- shocked by corruption of London
- sympathetic for children that were born into the horror
12
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context
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- Blake was born in 1757
- Blake opposed the Industrial Revolution
- grew up in poverty
- he believed in freedom and rights
13
Q
themes
A
- politics and justice
- freedom and restriction
- corruption
- poverty
