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Understanding how Shelley critiques powerful institutions in 'England in 1819'

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I can explain how Shelley presents powerful institutions through a consideration of the language and Romantic context.

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‘England in 1819’ is arguably a criticism of powerful institutions who are blind to the suffering of ordinary folk. The Peterloo Massacre happened in England in 1819. The Peterloo Massacre happened at a protest demanding the reform of parliamentary representation. Arguably, Shelley criticises the monarchy, the Church and parliament for not acting in the people’s best interests.

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