London, 1802

by William Wordsworth

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London, 1802 Questions and Answers

How does the metaphor "she is a fen / of stagnant waters " affect your understanding of the speaker's view of current society in "London, 1802"?

According to the speaker of "London, 1802" by William Wordsworth, what is England's inheritance?

What does the simile "Thy soul was like a star, and dwelt apart" reveal about the speaker's view of Milton?

Name three cultural or societal institutions the speaker believes have fallen into stagnation.

Can you show the figures of speech in the poem, "London, 1802" and analyze it?

What is the problem in "London, 1802"?

How does the poet's use of structure help convey the theme of "London, 1802"?

Who is Milton, and why is the speaker calling on him in London, 1802?

What is the intention of the poem "London, 1802"?

In "London, 1802," what literary devices does Wordsworth use?

Can you pick up the figures of speech in the poem "London, 1802" by William Wordsworth?

What does the speaker in William Wordsworth's poem "London, 1802" mean by saying that England is in need of Milton?

What is the theme of "London 1802" by William Wordsworth, and how is it connected to Milton?

Describe a couple of figures of speech from "London, 1802" and explain why they are effective.  

What of Milton's characteristics does the speaker admire in "London, 1802?"

How does William Wordsworth use figurative language to develop his theme in "London, 1802"?

What is wrong with England? I need a good explanation for understanding this poem.

The octave "London, 1802" describes England as having lost its values. What is meant by this statement?

Can the situation in "London, 1802" be applied to modern countries?

What is Wordsworth criticizing when he speaks of the church, the military, and writers (altar, sword and pen) in London, 1802? I understand the crux of the poem; however, I am lacking a historical context (besides the french and industrial revolutions).  What exactly was it about the church, British military, and writers of his time that he despised?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

In "London 1802" by William Wordsworth, what are some of the figures of speech, and what does the poem refer to?

Why was the poem "London 1802" given that name?

Is this poem nostalgic in any way?

Why did the poet write the poem of "London 1802"?