Essay on Innocence Stolen in William Blake’s The Chimney...

Throughout world history their have been and are many occurrences of society corruption and oppression of masses, such as the forcing of small children to sweep chimneys. Thus, William Blake’s Purpose in writing the two â€Å"The Chimney Sweeper† poems was to express his outrage at society for having oppressed and stolen the innocence of powerless children in forcing them to sweep. Both poems are similar in that he uses the actions and view point of the child speaker to express his rage against society, mostly through his verbal irony. However, the poems distinct in that one shares the view point of an innocent child who hasn’t yet fully experienced the corruption of society , whereas the other one is one of a more experienced child who†¦show more content†¦However, the dream is full of irony in the readers eyes since they can see it has benefited the child in no shape, way or form; it has only made them believe the church will be their savior so they can willingly work for the church. Thus implementing, that society is so corrupt it brainwashes the children to make them believe it is their duty to sweep â€Å"your chimneys,† thus depriving them of individual rights without their consent. The second â€Å"The Chimney Sweeper† poem although it shares the same setting and fury as Blake’s point of view, the ultimate contrast is the speakers view point; that of a more experienced sweeper who fully understands the cruel reality of his situation. Thus unlike the first poem where the poets viewpoint is implemented, in this one his anger is stated bluntly, which creates a harsh portray of chimney sweeping to the readers. Unlike the first poem where he names the child, here the speaker is only portrayed as a â€Å"black thing among the snow† thus depicting the neglect of society to view these children as actual citizens. Also, the â€Å"among the snow† depicts a symbol of purity, however him being a à ¢â‚¬Å"black thing† shows that his hardships have rid him from hisShow MoreRelatedThe Chimney Sweeper Essay765 Words   |  4 Pagesâ€Å"The Chimney Sweeper by William Blake† In William Blake’s poem, the reader will read about the first person point of view of a child going through a neglected life of child labour and slavery. In the poem, â€Å"The Chimney Sweeper†, Blake’s use of onomatopoeia conveys the emotions of the character in the poem. William Blake uses symbolism in his poem which gives the reader a better understanding of the message he is trying to convey. As well, Blake’s use of colors and adjectives provides the readerRead MoreBrainless Children Or Heartless Adults?1391 Words   |  6 Pagesheartless adults? Together, William Blake’s â€Å"The Chimney Sweeper† poems, as well as William Wordsworth’s â€Å"We Are Seven†, isolate and exemplify this archetype to construct a reality more true than either poem alone, that a child’s mind is the most pure and untarnished form of humanity, indirectly criticizing the modern world for manufacturing cynicism in the adolescent brain and teaching children â€Å"to sing the notes of woe† (Blake 8). William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience dichotomyRead MoreAN ANALYSIS OF WILLIAM BLAKES SONGS2960 Words   |  12 PagesAN ANALYSIS OF WILLIAM BLAKE’S SONGS OF INNOCENCE AND OF EXPERIENCE AS A RESPONSE TO THE COLLAPSE OF VALUES TIMOTHY VINESâˆâ€" Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience are a much studied part of the English canon, and for good reason. Blake’s work depicts a quandary that continues to haunt humanity today: the struggle of high-order humanity against the ‘real’ rationality and morals of institutionalised society. This essay seeks to explore both Blake’s literary reaction to the Enlightenment and theRead MoreWilliam Blake And The French Revolution2017 Words   |  9 Pagesand that, although William Blake was universally considered to be a madman in his time, his work as a poet and painter is widely recognised as a revolutionary visionary (Altizer, Pg. 33). It is clear that, had the French Revolution not happened, Blake probably would have been a mere poet and water colourist, with a turn to eccentricity. The French Revolution influenced many people all over the globe, including the radicals in London, to push and demand for immediate change. William Blake, a radical