What is the imagery in the caged bird?

What is the imagery in the caged bird?

IMAGERY IN CAGED BIRD Maya Angelou uses caged and free birds to symbolize the dream of attaining freedom. The poem illustrates the contrast between imprisonment and freedom through symbolism of a caged bird and a free bird and then between their dreams and desires.

What are the restrictions that a caged bird has to deal with?

The caged bird is unable to see the open sky as through the cage only limited vision is possible. His wings are dipped and feet are tied and hence he cannot move or fly.

What is the most likely reason Angelou chose the title Caged Bird for her poem?

What is the most likely reason Angelou chose this title for her poem? The poem is her critique of Dunbar’s “Sympathy.” Like Dunbar, she enjoys studying birds. The poem is her way of explaining something that cannot be fully understood.

Why does the caged bird sing unknown?

The caged bird is singing of freedom and hope. ‘Things unknown’ refers to the fact that the bird has never enjoyed freedom before and so has no idea as to what it tastes like. Though he is singing of freedom that he has longed for all his life, it is something completely unknown to him.

Who is the intended audience for caged bird?

This past weekend I stumbled upon the poem, “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings”, by Maya Angelou. Although Maya Angelou’s target audience is mainly the African American community, I found her words to be very uplifting and inspiring.

What is meant by fearful trill?

‘Fearful trill’ refers to the song of the caged bird. ‘Trill’ means a quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation of sung or played notes.

What do the words fat worms signify?

‘Fat worms’ signifies all the opportunities that a free bird has. It can find its food at every door represented by ‘dawn bright lawn’ which is an intensive imagery showing all the endless possibilities of a free bird.