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In William Blake's poem "The Chimney Sweeper," the metaphor "coffins of black" represents

A.) Innocence
B.) Chimneys
C.) Daffodils
D.) The tiger

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Answer:

A. Innocence.

Step-by-step explanation:

"coffins of black" represents innocence and what is done to innocent children

User Sameera Liyanage
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The Tiger, defintely not innocence

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