London (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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William Blake's role & style
William Blake's role & style
Romantic poet/artist who critiqued social & political issues
Main themes in 'London'
Main themes in 'London'
Oppression, corruption, suffering of poor
Historical context of 'London'
Historical context of 'London'
Industrial Revolution
Technique in 'In every cry of every Man'
Technique in 'In every cry of every Man'
Repetition
Effect of 'every' repetition
Effect of 'every' repetition
Emphasises universality of suffering in London
Technique in 'mind-forged manacles'
Technique in 'mind-forged manacles'
Metaphor
Meaning of 'mind-forged manacles'
Meaning of 'mind-forged manacles'
Mental enslavement/psychological chains restricting freedom
Technique in 'black'ning Church appalls'
Technique in 'black'ning Church appalls'
Imagery
What 'black'ning Church' criticises
What 'black'ning Church' criticises
Moral corruption of religious institutions
Technique in 'blood down Palace walls'
Technique in 'blood down Palace walls'
Symbolism
What blood on Palace walls symbolises
What blood on Palace walls symbolises
Soldiers' sacrifices & corrupt ruling class
Technique in 'Marriage hearse' line
Technique in 'Marriage hearse' line
Juxtaposition (of life & death)
'Marriage hearse' symbolises
'Marriage hearse' symbolises
Death of happiness & hope in society
Rhyme scheme of 'London'
Rhyme scheme of 'London'
ABAB
Effect of regular quatrains in 'London'
Effect of regular quatrains in 'London'
Order contrasts with chaotic/oppressive content