The Color of Water

Explain the symbolic significance of a "bird who flies".

explain the symbolic significance of a "bird who flies".

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A "bird who flies" represents Ruth's flight from her home. She escaped the life of her mother, who was resigned to complacency and a life of hopelessness. Ruth didn't embrace this motion and left..... she was a "bird who flies".

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