Which 'bars of rage ' put restrictions on the movements of the encaged bird? In the poem l know why the caged bird sings
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Explanation:
In the poem "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou, Angelou confronts the caged bird with the independent bird. In doing this, she highlights the difficulty of the bird in the cage.
The caged bird is caught by "bars of rage." This isolation goes extensive than simply placing the bird in a cage, for "his wings are trimmed and his paws are tied." This bird is not only caged but also bodily restrained. His control is all invasive and takes any probability of independence away from him. The bird's only solace is that he can nevertheless sing out.
Even though confined, the bird cannot be stilled. Therefore, the "bars of rage" is the bird's pent up disappointment and anger at his position. On the other hand, the free bird can "command the sky" he can accomplish anything he aspires and go wherever he wishes. However, the caged bird "attains on the grave of impressions". Even though the caged bird's thoughts are limited because of his imprisonment, he will still be heard.