Read the passage from "The Caged Bird."
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.
In "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," how does Marguerite's reaction to oppression differ from the reaction of the caged bird?
A. She refuses to dress nicely for Mrs. Flowers.
B. She refuses to leave the house.
C. She refuses to eat Mrs. Flowers's cookies.
D. She refuses to speak to anyone.
Answer (1)
Marguerite's reaction to oppression is one of defiance, as she actively resists societal expectations, unlike the caged bird that passively sings out of despair. Her refusal to dress nicely for Mrs. Flowers symbolizes her rejection of imposed identities. This contrast highlights varied responses to oppression in both Marguerite's life and the metaphor of the caged bird. ;
