The poem "London" by William Blake's ruthlessly depicts London's social culture in the late 18th century. The poem was written in a first person perspective, and it seems to be a straightforward depiction of Blake's negative relationship with London. In his reflection, the author grieves the poverty and inclusive misery that is enforced on the poor, and fails to anticipate a favourable future for the lower class of society anytime in the near future. In his depiction he vividly describes the conditions that the oppressed lower classes are forced to live in, because of the influential power of the wealthy, ruling class. He accurately illustrates this theme with symbolism, metaphors, and sounds that describe the bleakness of the situation. The poem is also controlled by an iambic tetrameter rhythm meter that emulates the severity of London's oppressive class system. The specific sounds and symbolism that are portrayed throughout...