The Caged Bird vs The Free Bird
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What does the free bird do while floating downstream?

  • Sings of his freedom
  • Dips his wings in the sun rays (correct)
  • Claims the sky as his own
  • Sees through bars of rage
  • How does the caged bird express its desire for freedom?

  • By soaring above the ground
  • By singing with joy
  • By attempting to escape its cage
  • By opening his throat to sing (correct)
  • Which imagery is used to describe the free bird's environment?

  • Bars of rage and tied feet
  • Grave of dreams and nightmare
  • Another breeze and trade winds (correct)
  • Narrow cage and clipped wings
  • What contrasts are made between the free bird and the caged bird?

    <p>One can fly freely while the other sings fearfully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metaphor is used to illustrate the caged bird's situation?

    <p>A shadow shouts on a nightmare scream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Free Bird's Flight

    • The free bird is able to soar in the sky, dipping its wings in the sun rays
    • The free bird has free will and can claim the sky as its own
    • The free bird enjoys the freedom to fly where it wants

    The Caged Bird's Confinement

    • The caged bird is unable to see beyond its bars of rage
    • The caged bird is trapped, its wings are clipped, and feet are tied
    • The caged bird longs for freedom and sings of it

    The Caged Bird's Song

    • The caged bird sings with a fearful trill
    • The caged bird's song is a longing for what it cannot have
    • The caged bird's song is heard on the distant hill, symbolizing the reach of its longing

    The Free Bird's Perspective

    • The free bird thinks of another breeze and the soft trade winds
    • The free bird looks forward to the dawn-bright lawn
    • The free bird desires freedom and claims the sky

    The Caged Bird's Desperation

    • The caged bird is trapped in a cage that represents its broken dreams
    • The caged bird's shadow reflects its despair and longing for freedom
    • The caged bird’s cage symbolizes its limitations

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    Explore the contrasting themes of freedom and confinement through the lens of the free bird and the caged bird. This quiz delves into the symbolism and emotions captured in each bird's experience, shedding light on the struggle for freedom and the longing that accompanies captivity.

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