Caged bird poem reflects the racism and discrimination around the world. However it is also commented that the poem reflects the self-awareness and right to be free as a self being in the society. ( Discuss the above statement with current situation across the world prevailing in class systems.
Read the following poem:
Caged Bird
BY MAYA ANGELOU
A free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wing
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.
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.
The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
The free bird thinks of another breeze
and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn bright lawn
and he names the sky his own
But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
Q : Caged bird poem reflects the racism and discrimination around the world. However it is also commented that the poem reflects the self-awareness and right to be free as a self being in the society.
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- Discuss the above statement with current situation across the world prevailing in class systems.
- Also critically analyze the poem through post-colonial prospective.
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