Question

Explain what is meant by the metaphor a caged bird stands on the
grave of dreams​

Answer 1

Answer:

Grave which is symbolic to death shows that the caged bird has no scope in life of pursuing its dreams. The dreams are now looking as if they are unachievable. Therefore the poet Maya Angelou metaphorically mentions that the caged bird stands on the grave of its dreams. The caged bird has no freedom.