Bright Smoke, Dark Shadows

Write a narrative from the perspective of a child labourer in a dark, noisy, and dangerous factory during the height of the Industrial Revolution

Step into the soot-soaked shoes of a child labourer in a 19th century factory. Explore the harsh realities of their daily life, the sights and sounds of the factory, their feelings about their situation and their dreams for the future. This prompt encourages an exploration of historical socio-economic issues, child rights, and the human capacity for hope in adverse conditions.