Part one of term paper
The theme of guardianship, being the act of guarding, protecting, and taking care of another person, is very prominent in William Blake’s “”. Three distinct instances of guardianship can be seen in Blake’s poem. These guardianship roles begin with the little boy’s mother, followed by God, and ultimately ending ...

Part two of term paper
... angel. The wonderful part of these verses is the fact that knows that his soul is white, illustrating that he knows about God and His love. In Blake’s poem, it is very clear that and his mother have a very close and affectionate relationship. The boy expresses how his mother sits with him under the shade of the tree and shares with him the love of God. , being influenced by society during this time, believes that once his black skin passes away, then the English child will love him. I ...