"The Chimney Sweeper" by William Blake
The poem is a bit confusing, at first in the beginning of the poem i thought the father had cut the boys tongue but then realized the author meant it in diffrent way as i read along. The poem also mentions Tom Dacre, can he be a sibling or is the author in a foster home, because he also mentions Dick, Joe,Ned, and Jack which are also sweepers. Are they being forced to sweep?
"Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes
The poem is very clear and straight up. The mother tells her son that life is not easy and that their will b struggles and their will be points wear you fall and would want to give up but you have to keep moving forward. Life for her wasnt easy so if she was able to do it so can her son.
"For My Daughter" by Weldon Kees
I didnt understand the poem quiet fully. I believe something happened to the dauhter and the mother still has not been able to get over it. The mother still has her in her memory and misses her.
Good observations and questions, and I hope class discussion clarified a few things. Try to post before 8 a.m. please
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