"The Chimney Sweeper" critiques child labor from "summary" of Rime of the Ancient Mariner, the and Other Poems of the Romantic Era by Coleridge,Blake,Wordsworth,Byron,,Shelley,Keats
In "The Chimney Sweeper," the poet shines a critical light on the harsh reality of child labor during the Romantic era. Through the innocent voice of a young chimney sweep, the poem delves into the brutal exploitation of children in the workforce. The young narrator describes being sold into chimney sweeping by his own parents, highlighting the callous disregard for childhood innocence and well-being. The poem paints a grim picture of the conditions faced by these young laborers, forced to work in dangerous and dehumanizing environments. The chimney sweep's innocent perspective adds an emotional weight to the critique of child labor, as readers are confronted with the stark contrast between the purity of childhood and the harshness of the industrial world. The poem also addresses the role of religion in perpetuating and justifying the exploitation of children. The young narrator is comforted by the belief that his suffering on earth will be rewarded in heaven, a twisted justif...
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