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"The Chimney Sweeper" is the title of a poem by William Blake, published in two parts in Songs of Innocence in 1789 and Songs of Experience in 1794. The poem "The Chimney Sweeper" is set against the dark background of child labour that was prominent in England in the late 18th and 19th centuries. In 'The Chimney Sweeper' of Innocence, Blake can be interpreted to criticise the view of the Church that through work and hardship, reward in the next life would be attained; this results in an acceptance of exploitation observed in the closing lines 'if all do their duty they need not fear harm.' Blake uses this poem to highlight the dangers of an innocent, naive view, demonstrating how this allows the societal abuse of child labour. The Chimney Sweeper: A little black thing among the snow In Experience, 'The Chimney Sweeper' further explores this flawed perception of child labour in a corrupt society. The poem shows how the Church's teachings of suffering and hardship in this life in order to attain heaven are damaging, and 'make up a heaven' of the child's suffering, justifying it as holy. The original questioner of the child ('Where are thy father and mother'?) offers no help or solution to the child, demonstrating the impact these corrupt teachings have had on society as a whole. BY WILLIAM BLAKE A little black thing among the snow, Crying "weep! 'weep!" in notes of woe! "Where are thy father and mother? say?" "They are both gone up to the church to pray. Because I was happy upon the heath, And smil'd among the winter's snow, They clothed me in the clothes of death, And taught me to sing the notes of woe. And because I am happy and dance and sing, They think they have done me no injury, And are gone to praise God and his Priest and King, Who make up a heaven of our misery." The Chimney Sweeper: A little black thing among the snow INTRODUCTION Jahanzeb Jahan has been working as an English language teacher in a Public Sector University since 2007 . He followed his passions and proving himself as a successful teacher, trainer and content developer. Drawing from this vast experience and his extensive study of English literature and linguistics, Jahanzeb Jahan aims at making this channel, the most comprehensive Youtube Channel of English Language and Literature. He has a rare ability to give better understanding of all the topics on English language and literature. He has a unique methodology of combining conventional teaching patterns and unconventional research on the topic. Having a strong hold on Greek Mythology and British History, he explains the ideas unlike many Youtube Channels. Jahanzeb Jahan is a writer of three books and the best of his works, "Muhammad (PBUH) the Messenger, The Crown of Creation", is near its publication. This book is completely in alliteration which covers the entire life of Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH, A unique work in English to praise the Supreme Creation. ===== FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS =====   / profjahanzeb