The correct answer is: Her childhood experiences gave her an understanding of being trapped and being free.
In "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," Maya Angelou beautifully describes her experiences growing up in racially segregated America and her struggle to find her own voice and identity. These experiences had a profound impact on her later poem, "The Caged Bird."
"The Caged Bird" draws from Angelou's personal experiences and uses the metaphor of a caged bird to explore themes of oppression and the longing for freedom. The events she describes in her autobiography directly influenced her understanding of being trapped and being free, which she then expressed in her poem. The caged bird symbolizes the African American community and their struggle for equality, while the free bird represents those who are in power and enjoy their privileges. The poem captures the pain, resilience, and eventual triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity, echoing the themes explored in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
ow do the events in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” most influence Maya Angelou’s later poem, "The Caged Bird”?
Her sessions with Mrs. Flowers gave her an understanding of how to read and write poetry.
Her childhood experiences gave her an understanding of being trapped and being free.
Her embarrassment at Momma’s uneducated speech led her to use formal language.
Her disapproval of the poverty in her town led her to make it a major part of her later work.
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