Question

In Maya Angelou’s poem “Caged Bird,” what does the cage represent?

Answer 1

oppression from freedom. ( regarding to the book, as i have not read it; however, usually cages represents oppression from something) 

Answer 2

Answer:

jim crow laws

Explanation:

although african americans were freed from slavery they were still held back do to segregation. the jim crow laws made it legal to have "whites only" water fountains or public buildings