Activity Answer the questions below to analyze William Blake’s poem “The Chimney Sweeper.”

Part G
What do you think the poem’s purpose is?

Have you ever felt like the person in this image during a speech or presentation? list four or five things this person can do to be a more effective listener.

Why does pumblechook choke on the brandy at christmas dinner? a. he has had too much to drink. b. mrs. joe had only spoiled brandy to serve him. c. pip replaced it with tar water. d. he becomes overexcited telling his story.

How does hughes’ poem, “let america be america again,” represent the idea of the failure of the american dream?