In one excerpt, "The Chimney Sweeper," Blake, through religious symbolism, gives the image of an innocence child living a life of hardship and grief that gains comfort from the knowledge that God will deliver him to a better life in heaven. ... The "river" that they wash in is symbolic of the baptism that cleanses away their sins, and "shine in the Sun" represents shining in God's light. ... But the vibe to be felt in every poem is the central idea. ... This is the category the speaker of the poem falls into. ... In "The Songs of Innocence" there is yet another poem called "The Chimney Sw...

• Word Count: 2002
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: High School