The Chimney Sweeper (Songs of Innocence) Characters
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The Narrator
Narrator
Observant
Empathetic
Reflective
Voice of innocence
The narrator is a young chimney sweeper who recounts the experiences of himself and his fellow sweepers. He serves as the primary voice through which the reader witnesses the hardships and dreams of child labourers.
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Tom
Supporting
Vulnerable
Innocent
Hopeful
Submissive
Tom is a young chimney sweeper and companion to the narrator. He is a child enduring the harsh realities of labour, whose suffering and dreams form a central part of the poem's narrative.
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Tom Dacre
Protagonist
Innocent
Gentle
Trusting
Dreaming
Tom Dacre is a young chimney sweeper distinguished by his curly white hair, which was shaved upon entering service. He experiences a significant dream vision involving an angel, representing the innocence and hope of exploited children.
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The Angel
Symbolic
Liberating
Comforting
Divine
Otherworldly
The Angel appears in Tom Dacre's dream and releases the chimney sweepers from their coffins, leading them to a bright and joyful afterlife. The Angel is a symbolic figure representing divine promise, comfort, and the hope of freedom from earthly suffering.