I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Why did Maya choose to title the book as she did?

In what ways was she a caged bird?

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Maya's "cage" is a metaphor for the cage society puts her into. Abuses like racism, sexual assault, and poverty are manifestations of Maya's cage.

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