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“London”

“London”. By William Blake. Vocabulary. Chartered – rented out Thames – river flowing through London (was polluted at this time) Mark – to notice (verb) or a symbol Woe – suffering or misfortune Ban – (noun) proclamation or announcement Forged – formed (mind- forg’d ) mind-created.

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“London”

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  1. “London” By William Blake

  2. Vocabulary • Chartered – rented out • Thames – river flowing through London (was polluted at this time) • Mark – to notice (verb) or a symbol • Woe – suffering or misfortune • Ban – (noun) proclamation or announcement • Forged – formed • (mind-forg’d) mind-created

  3. Vocabulary • Chimney-sweeper – small, very young child laborer who climbed into chimneys to clean them out • Appalls- horrifies or shocks • Hapless – unfortunate • Harlot – prostitute • Curse – to swear or to cause great harm/evil • Blights- destroy or prevent growth • Plague – illness • Hearse – funeral transport

  4. Is Blake’s London representative of large cities today? Give textual evidence and real world evidence to support your opinion.

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