Deconstructing Structure in William Blake's 'London'
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This worksheet explores the form and structure of William Blake's poem 'London', focusing on how Blake's structural choices convey themes and influence the reader's understanding.
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Deconstructing Structure in William Blake's 'London'
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Introduction to Structure in 'London'
This section introduces the importance of form and structure in poetry, specifically focusing on William Blake's 'London'. Review the context of the poem and consider how Blake's structural choices impact the poem's themes.
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Analyzing the Stanzas
Examine each stanza of 'London' and consider how Blake's structural choices shape the poem's message.
1.
Describe the overall structure of 'London'. How are the stanzas organized, and what effect does this have on the reader?
[3 marks]2.
Select stanza 2 and analyze how Blake's use of rhyme scheme and rhythm emphasizes the themes of oppression and despair.
[4 marks]3.
How does the repetition of the phrase 'In every' at the beginning of lines contribute to the poem's tone and message?
[2 marks]4.
Quote Explosion: Analyze the line 'Runs in blood down Palace walls'. What does this metaphor suggest about power and violence in the poem?
[3 marks]C
Feature Spotting and Structural Devices
Identify and analyze key structural devices used in 'London'. Focus on how Blake's choices impact the poem's meaning.
1.
Identify two examples of enjambment in the poem. How do these affect the flow and tension of the poem?
[3 marks]2.
Examine the use of caesura in the poem. How does Blake's placement of pauses influence the reader's perception of the themes?
[3 marks]3.
How does the structure of the poem (e.g., lack of a clear stanza division) reflect the chaos and disorder described?
[2 marks]D
Themes and Structural Impact
Explore how Blake's structural choices reinforce key themes such as power, corruption, and social decay.
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Discuss how the structure of 'London' emphasizes the theme of social inequality. Provide specific examples from the poem.
[4 marks]2.
Compare the structural features of 'London' with another poem from the Power and Conflict anthology, such as 'Ozymandias'. How do their structures reflect their themes?
[4 marks]E
Extended Response Planning
Plan an analytical paragraph or essay discussing how Blake's use of form and structure in 'London' enhances the poem's themes and emotional impact.
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Outline your plan for an essay analyzing the structural features of 'London' and their effect on the reader.
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