Thinking Task

                 February 21,2024

                  

      I know the why caged Bird sings 

                                                         By 

                                           Maya Angelou

 1 .What's the significance of the title, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings? Is it an appropriate title? 

Answer : "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" is the title of Maya Angelou's autobiographical novel. The title is drawn from the poem "Sympathy" by Paul Laurence Dunbar. The caged bird in the poem symbolizes oppression and limitation, while the free bird represents freedom and autonomy. In Angelou's context, the title signifies her understanding of the struggles and constraints faced by marginalized individuals, particularly African Americans, in a society marked by racism and discrimination. It's an appropriate title because it encapsulates the themes of resilience, perseverance, and the quest for freedom that permeate throughout Angelou's narrative.