For oh, say the children, We are weary, And we cannot run or leap;If we cared for any meadows, it were merelyTo drop down in them and sleep ..... And, underneath our heavy eyelids droopingThe reddest flower would look as pale as snow for, all day, we drive the wheels of ironIn the factories, round and round. This poem expresses concern for the

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“For oh, “ say the children, “We are weary, And we cannot run or leap;If we cared for any meadows, it were merelyTo drop down in them and sleep ____ And, underneath our heavy eyelids droopingThe reddest flower would look as pale as snow for, all day, we drive the wheels of ironIn the factories, round and round. This poem expresses concern for the

A	need for on-site day-care facilities in factories.
B	increasing use of automation in factories.
C	pollution of the environment by industrial waste.
D	exploitation of children in factory jobs.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Barrett Browning uses her poem “The Cry Of The Children” to express the child labor victim’s sorrows as they spend their time working instead of enjoying their lives. Throughout the poem, it is clear that she uses an accusatory tone in order to make child labor authorities feel guilty so that they make a change.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Cry of the Children is a poem by Elizabeth Barret-Browning which was published in 1842. Through this poem, Elizabeth shows her objection to child labor in factories and mines in England. The bad conditions of those poor child labors, both physic and mental damages, are also demonstrated in The Cry of the Children.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The children become very tired. They can’t run or leap as a normal child can.

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