In the poem "The Chimney Sweepers" William Blake illustrates through striking imagery the mistreatment and awful working conditions of the children. Blake emphasizes many literary techniques within the poem. The emphasis of similes and symbolism helps reveal the significance of imagery reflected in the poem. Setting the mood with illustration of very dark, vivid pictures it becomes evident the mistreatment of the children is the poems theme.
At the beginning of the poem the use of repetition immediately establishes a mood of sadness.
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