... industry. The growth of knowledge came from the formulation of scientific materials in the 17th century, such as the microscope, telescope and thermometer. These instruments allowed scientists to further extend their observations and this advancement carried on to the industrial revolution, in the 1800's. Blake's reference to Newton, in the above poem, enforces this. Newton re-established the atomic view of the nature of matter, ... thy brain? What the anvil? What dread grasp Dare its deadly terrors clasp?" The use of the words "hammer" "chain" "furnace" and "Anvil" represent industrial ...

• Word Count: 2271
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School