Read the stanza.
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
How does the poet develop the extended metaphor of the caged bird in the last two lines?
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In the last two lines, the poet develops the extended metaphor of the caged bird by highlighting the bird's determination and resilience despite its confinement. Even though its wings are clipped and its feet are tied, it chooses to open its throat and sing. This emphasizes the bird's desire for freedom and expression, despite the limitations imposed upon it.
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