William Blake | Topics for Discussion & Projects

William Blake Topics for Discussion

1. Even though many of his ideas appear to be impractical and eccentric, what does Blake have to say to presentday society?

2. Many people judged Blake's life a failure. In what ways is his life a success, despite the lack of tangible rewards?

3. Why is Blake driven to invent an entire mythological system? How do his reasons for inventing characters relate to his desire to invent new artistic techniques?

4. Why is urban life essential for Blake's artistic inspiration?

5. Because Blake lived in a time of revolutions, can his work be termed "revolutionary"? How?