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chimney sweeper summary​

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The poem The Chimney Sweeper from Songs of Innocence is about two children who are forced to work as sweepers in a Chimney. One of them was sold by his father after the death of his mother.

The other child namely Tom Dacre cries when his head is shaved. The first child tries to console him. In the following night, Tom sees a dream in which he is assured of a better future in the afterworld. The next day, he feels better and goes to work happily.

The poet here is not appreciating this. He rather strongly condemns the religious beliefs which were put in the minds of the poor working class people so that they may keep work