#8- London

In the poem London, there is a distinct tone that comes across to the audience. The tone is that of dark and pitiful. Throughout the stanzas, the poet talks about "in every cry of every man", "infants cry of fear", "chimney-sweeper's cry", and "soldier's sigh." This shows that the country is very unhappy. Also, the poet talks of a "Harlot's curse". This proves that London is in shame and cannot live happy married lives. When reading this, from the first line to the last, it is gloomy. There is no happy ending or exciting scene that takes place. Every line talks of derogatory ideas. William Blake, the poet, does a very good job of getting the tone to come out in the poem.