In “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” Marguerite is like the caged bird in the poem “The Caged Bird” because she feels

The caged bird is confined and longs to be free. Marguerite also feels restricted by the racism and hardships around her, so the bird’s situation reflects her feeling trapped. “Trapped” is the best choice; the comparison is not mainly about embarrassment or fury.

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