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There can be little doubt that William Blake's poem ‘London' demonstrates the weakness and frailty of human nature, and the disregard the individual (or institution) has for his fellow man. Blake's character wanders through the streets of London observing the actions occurring therein, revealing to us the dark disposition of humanity.
Each verse repeats and echoes this idea with symbology, rhythm, and illustration.
The opening stanza clearly shows mans pre-occupation with all things economic and fiscal:
‘I WANDER thro' each charter'd street,
Near where the charter'd Thames does flow,
And mark in every face I meet
Marks of weakness, marks of woe.'
Charter'd obviously referring to things of a business nature, and perhaps of the great charters that govern England and its land: ‘charter'd street'
Is a synonym for territory and/or property. The importance of this word is shown by the repetition through the first two lines. A charter governs those who have usually not had......

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