Question

What is a common theme between these two poems by William Blake: “The Chimney Sweeper” and “Infant Sorrow”?

Answer 1

Answer:

The plight of the child is the common theme.

Explanation:

The two poems speak of children in very delicate and bad situations for them, but in both poems Blake evidences the child innocence during those sad moments and the docility of the children in facing these adverse situations. Therefore, we can conclude that the common theme between these two poems is "The situation of the child".

Answer 2

The plight of the child! hope this helped :D