London Key Quotes Flashcards

What does the phrase 'I wander through each chartered street' refer to?

What does the repetition in 'In every face I meet/marks of weakness, marks of woe' emphasize?

What does the phrase 'The mind-forged manacles I hear' suggest?

What does the phrase 'Every black'ning church appals' convey?

What is implied by 'Runs of blood down palace walls'?

Key Quotes from London

"I wander through each chartered street"
- Suggests the theme of control and ownership in urban spaces.
- Reflects the impact of privatization on public life and environment.
"In every face I meet/marks of weakness, marks of woe"
- Utilizes repetition to highlight universal suffering and despair.
- Emphasizes the emotional and physical toll of life in the city.
"The mind-forged manacles I hear."
- Alliterative metaphor symbolizes mental constraints imposed by societal norms and expectations.
- Illustrates how individuals are imprisoned by their own thoughts and beliefs.
"Every black'ning church appals,"
- Metaphorically critiques religious institutions for their failure to support the vulnerable.
- Links the church's decline to the broader consequences of the Industrial Revolution on society.
"Runs of blood down palace walls."
- Directly attributes responsibility for societal suffering to the monarchy and political power structures.
- Connects historical events, particularly the French Revolution, to themes of violence and oppression.

Explore key quotes from William Blake's poem 'London' in this flashcard quiz. Each card provides significant lines along with definitions that unpack their meanings and themes, such as privatisation, despair, and mental constraints. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and students alike!