7/6/2023 0 Comments The chimney sweeper experience![]() When asked where his parents are, he replies, “They are both gone up to church to pray.” The boy goes on to explain that his appearance of happiness has led his parents into believing that they have done no harm in finding him work as a chimney sweep, but the boy knows better. Like Tom Dacre of the earlier poem, the chimney sweeper is crying. Where that poem posits a subtle satirical message against the type of religion that brings false comfort to abused children, this version strikes directly at the problem. ![]() ![]() ![]() This poem parallels its namesake in Songs of Innocence. ![]()
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