Who instituted an annual feast of chimney-sweepers in Smithfield?

Correct option is B

Jem White, a friend of Charles Lamb, instituted the annual feast for chimney-sweepers in Smithfield. Lamb fondly recalls this initiative in his essay In Praise of Chimney Sweepers, celebrating White’s compassion and unique way of honoring the sweepers.
Information Booster:
1. Jem White’s feast symbolized empathy toward the overlooked working-class children.
2. Lamb admired White’s creativity and humanity, highlighting it in his essay.
3. The feast was both an act of charity and a celebration of innocence amid hardship.
4. Reflects the essay’s broader theme of finding joy and dignity in unlikely places.
Additional Information:
· (a) Charles Lamb: He praised the feast but did not institute it.
· (c) Bigod: A character in Lamb’s works, not connected to this event.
· (d) William Blake: Known for his works on social issues but unrelated to the feast.