Tom Dacre cried when his head was shaved.
Tom Dacre's hair turned white after being shaved off as part of the cruel practice of chimney sweeping. This incident signifies the loss of innocence and childhood due to the harsh conditions of child labor during that time.
The Chimney Sweeper is narrated by a chimney sweeper who tells readers a bit about himself and then tells about another chimney sweeper named Tom Dacre. He introduces readers to Tom and then relates a strange dream Tom had that involved chimney sweepers in coffins, angels, and other things. The poem ends with Tom and the narrator waking up and going to work sweeping chimneys.
Harry Dacre died in 1922.
Tom Dacre felt happy and warm on the cold morning because he had a comforting dream of a better life, where he was free and could play among the green fields. His innocence and hope for a brighter future provided him with warmth amidst the harsh realities of his life as a chimney sweep. Additionally, the camaraderie with his fellow sweeps and the idea of divine protection contributed to his momentary joy and warmth.
Dacre Smyth died in 2008.
Dacre Smyth was born in 1923.
Leonard Dacre died in 1573.
Susan Dacre died in 1933.
Susan Dacre was born in 1844.
Charlotte Dacre was born in 1771.
Ranulph Dacre died in 1884.
Ranulph Dacre was born in 1797.