Question

How is the city of London portrayed by Blake in his poem london?

Answer 1

The poet describes the London city in a pessimistic way. According to the poet, London city is dark and merciless.

The higher authorities are ruthless and do not worry about the public.

The poet talks about oppression and darkness encompassing the London city.

The poem “London”, by William Blake clearly states his inner grief about the London city where he lived for several years.

Answer 2

• The portrayal of the city of London by Blake in his poem London, he describes the city as suffocating, oppressive and a restrictive place so is the people in London, the Londoners were struggling to survive in the industrial age as the city was not giving them what they want.