Question

(iii) What metaphorical implications does the following lines have?
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing.
(I know y the cage birds sings) ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The above-quoted lines taken from Maya Angelou's poem “Caged Bird” speaks of the lack of liberty suffered by a caged bird. It indicates to the distressed life of the African Americans in contrast to their White counterparts. The bird's wings are clipped and feet are tied. It refers to the limitations put on him.

Answer 2

The above-quoted lines taken from Maya Angelou's poem “Caged Bird” speaks of the lack of liberty suffered by a caged bird