... "struggling", "striving", and "bound", which radiates an eerie sensation of being trapped in darkness and hopelessness. The parents viewed the baby as "a fiend hid in the cloud" (Line 4), which shows the ingratitude of the parents towards the life of the newborn. Not only do the two poems have different perspectives and diction, they are also constructed ... fate uncomplainingly; however, the audience is fully aware of the grim realities of this profession. The dramatic irony in this poem makes the boys seen even more pitiful and also creates a tone of naivety. In Songs of Experience, the...

• Word Count: 1939
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate