By utilizing the points of view of “innocence” and “experience,” Blake conveys a harsh reality of the lives of children during the urbanization of England. The poems reflect and illuminate the culture surrounding them and the issue of the exploitation of children. Because of the effectiveness of the poetic methods, William Blake can be seen as a near perfect example of a poet who used his voice to reflect the social and cultural issues of his
By utilizing the points of view of “innocence” and “experience,” Blake conveys a harsh reality of the lives of children during the urbanization of England. The poems reflect and illuminate the culture surrounding them and the issue of the exploitation of children. Because of the effectiveness of the poetic methods, William Blake can be seen as a near perfect example of a poet who used his voice to reflect the social and cultural issues of his