1. The bird leaps, floats, dips and dare they create an image of effortless movement suggesting the bird lives free without restriction or fear.
It stalks freedom as it won't approach it.
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The caged bird song is a "fearful trill" because it comes from a place of suffering and longing he sings for fear one hope of something he has never known which is freedom.
This metaphor shows that the caged bird has lost hope. The grave of dreams symbolizes the death of aspirations meaning this dreams have been buried by his captivity.
It emphasises the birds persistent hope and longing or liberation. Repeating this line shows even though he is trapped his desire cannot be silence.
The free bird sees the world as open full of possibilities and pleasures. Fat worms breeze, the sky his own. The caged bird experience the world as a prison filled with fear, rage and last dreams seeing only through the bars of cage.
Naming the sky ownership, confidence and freedom. Naming something gives it meaning and shows control or belonging which only the free bird can do.
The caged bird sings of freedom because he lacks it and deeply desires. The free bird doesn't sing of freedom because he has it and takes it for granted.
Repetition, the lline " his wings are clipped and his feet are ied so he opens his throat to sing". Personification, the caged bird is given the human characteristic of singing.
It speaks to the universal human struggle for freedom and equality relavent for all times and cultures.
The caged bird (his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream) expression deep fear and torment. (His tune is heard on the distant hill) suggest that the birds cry for freedom with and moves others possible evoking empathy or awareness.