Read the passage from "The Caged Bird.”
But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
In "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” how does Marguerite’s reaction to oppression differ from the reaction of the caged bird?
She refuses to dress nicely for Mrs. Flowers.
She refuses to leave the house.
She refuses to eat Mrs. Flowers’s cookies.
She refuses to speak to anyone.
Based on the given excerpt, it is not possible to determine Marguerite's reaction to oppression or how it differs from the reaction of the caged bird. The passage only discusses the caged bird's reaction, not Marguerite's.
In "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," Marguerite's reaction to oppression differs from the reaction of the caged bird. The passage does not provide information about Marguerite's specific reactions to oppression such as refusing to dress nicely for Mrs. Flowers, refusing to leave the house, refusing to eat Mrs. Flowers’s cookies, or refusing to speak to anyone. Therefore, we cannot determine how Marguerite's reaction differs from the caged bird's based on the given passage.
To answer the question, we need to compare Marguerite's reaction to oppression in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" to the reaction of the caged bird mentioned in the passage from "The Caged Bird." Here's a breakdown of the two reactions:
1. Marguerite's reaction:
To understand Marguerite's reaction to oppression, we need to read "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." Unfortunately, the passage you provided does not give any specific information about Marguerite's reaction to oppression. We would need to refer to the novel or other related passages to find an answer. Without more information, it is not possible to determine Marguerite's exact reaction from the given options.
2. Reaction of the caged bird in "The Caged Bird":
In the passage, the caged bird's reaction to oppression is described as follows:
- The bird stalks down his narrow cage.
- He can seldom see through his bars of rage.
- His wings are clipped and his feet are tied.
- However, despite his confinement, he opens his throat to sing.
From this description, we can gather that the caged bird in "The Caged Bird" responds to oppression by expressing itself through song. Despite its restricted circumstances, the bird continues to sing, symbolizing its resilience and the power of its spirit.
To answer your question accurately, we would need to analyze Marguerite's specific actions or behavior in the novel "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." Without the provided options being linked to the specific text, we cannot determine which option represents Marguerite's reaction.