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.
—"Caged Bird,”
Maya Angelou
Read the second stanza of the poem. Then, answer the questions to make connections between the autobiography and the poem.
What is the only act of freedom the caged bird has?
1 answer
The only act of freedom the caged bird has is opening his throat to sing.