Question 3 • MO-English Language Arts 11 B-CR
The damaged birdcage and the bird’s violent death suggest that Mrs. Wright may have felt trapped and restricted in her home, including by the limits of her role as a housewife. The violence against the bird may also reflect physical or emotional violence she experienced. The bird’s importance to her suggests it was a source of companionship, so its loss points to loneliness; the clues do not suggest that she could sing freely or wanted to travel.
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