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📝 Part 1: Understanding "London"

1. Which statement best describes Blake's portrayal of power in "London"?

Power is shown through physical strength and military might

Power is depicted through institutional control and social oppression

Power is represented through individual wealth and success

Power is illustrated through natural forces and elements

2. Select all themes that appear in "London":

Social injustice

Religious corruption

Political oppression

Child exploitation

Mental suffering

3. What does the metaphor "mind-forg'd manacles" suggest about power in the poem?

🔄 Part 2: Making Connections

4. Match each quote from "London" to a relevant poem that shares similar themes:
"Every black'ning church appalls"
"Mind-forg'd manacles"
"Youthful Harlot's curse"
Exposure (suffering from institutions)
My Last Duchess (control/oppression)
Tissue (corruption of power)
5. Compare how Blake's presentation of power differs from one other poem you've studied. Consider:

- Use of imagery

- Tone and atmosphere

- Writer's perspective

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