Questions: Blake believes that all institutions are destructive, imprisoning and ultimately destroying the heart, mind, and soul of man. In what poem do the following images of institutions fall under criticism?: the Thames-the heartline of the British Empire which connects London to the world; the "blackning Church"; the "hapless Soldier"; the "Palace"; the "Marriage hearse." "London" "The Manacles of London" "The Divine Abstract" "The Human Form"

Blake believes that all institutions are destructive, imprisoning and ultimately destroying the heart, mind, and soul of man. In what poem do the following images of institutions fall under criticism?: the Thames-the heartline of the British Empire which connects London to the world; the "blackning Church"; the "hapless Soldier"; the "Palace"; the "Marriage hearse."
"London"
"The Manacles of London"
"The Divine Abstract"
"The Human Form"

Transcript text: Blake believes that all institutions are destructive, imprisoning and ultimately destroying the heart, mind, and soul of man. In what poem do the following images of institutions fall under criticism?: the Thames-the heartline of the British Empire which connects London to the world; the "blackning Church"; the "hapless Soldier"; the "Palace"; the "Marriage hearse." "London" "The Manacles of London" "The Divine Abstract" "The Human Form"

Solution

The answer is "London."

Explanation for each option:

"London": This poem is by William Blake and is part of his collection "Songs of Experience." In "London," Blake critiques various institutions and societal issues. The images mentioned in the question, such as the Thames, the "blackning Church," the "hapless Soldier," the "Palace," and the "Marriage hearse," are all found in this poem. Blake uses these images to highlight the corruption and oppression present in society, making "London" the correct answer.
"The Manacles of London": This is not a known poem by William Blake. It seems to be a misinterpretation or a fictional title, as it does not exist in Blake's body of work.
"The Divine Abstract": This is not a poem by William Blake. It might be confused with "The Divine Image" or "A Divine Image," which are part of his "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," but neither of these poems specifically addresses the institutions mentioned in the question.
"The Human Form": This is not a title of a poem by William Blake. It might be a reference to Blake's concept of "The Human Form Divine," which appears in his works, but it is not a poem that critiques the institutions listed in the question.

Therefore, the poem "London" is the one where Blake criticizes the institutions mentioned.

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