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

Read the second stanza of the poem. Then, answer the questions to make connections between the autobiography and the poem.

What is the only act of freedom the caged bird has?



What does Marguerite do when she begins to feel free?