Explain the symbolism of the poem Caged Bird by Maya Angelou.
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The image of two kind of bird is the dominant symbol in the poem. The caged bird is the symbol of misery endowed upon the poet’s race by the oppressors. The free bird is the symbol for the people who live their life freely without any exploitation and limits.