Question

What is the symbolic representation of a free bird and a caged bird? Whom does the poet stand for? Why?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

In the poem “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, the free bird referred to is the White American community while the 'caged bird' refers to the African Americans. Through the portrayal of the free bird in the poem Angelou essentially indicates to the privileges that the White Americans enjoyed.

Answer 2

In the poem “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, the free bird referred to is the White American community while the 'caged bird' refers to the African Americans. Through the portrayal of the free bird in the poem Angelou essentially indicates to the privileges that the White Americans enjoyed.