₦airaland Forum

cisse7575:
[b]
But in today's class, we'll be taking look at the second and third stanzaz. Which read thus;

But a BIRD that stalks down his narrow cage /
Can seldom see through his bars of rage / His
wings are clipped and his feet are tied / So he
opens his throat to sing. / The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill / Of things unknown but
longed for still / And his tune is heard on the
distant hill for / The caged bird sings of freedom.

Analysis: A caged bird is unable to enjoy the freedom of other birds due to its cage, clipped wings, and tied feet. African-Americans during Angelou's time were restricted by unfair laws and societal oppression. Freedom is symbolized by the caged bird's beautiful song. As long as the bird is in the cage, he will not reach his true potential. Although the context of the poem is
important, one shouldn't limit its application to one group of people or one period.

A caged bird could be any group of oppressed
people. It could mean individuals. The cage could
represent society, physical barriers, fear,
addiction or any self-defeating behavior, with the
bird's song representing the true self that longs
for something greater in life.[/b]

cisse7575:
Good evening class, Qaisar! And ghost students!

Evening boss, Olumide is here