Why does Maya Angelou repeat the lines “his wings are clipped and his feet are tied” in her poem “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”?
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The poet repeats the above quoted lines to emphasize the distress of the caged bird, to remind us of the confined state he is in. This is to create a sharp contrast with the freedom and enjoyment of the free bird.
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