What does a bird cage symbolize?

The bird represents freedom or desire to be free, while the cage symbolizes confinement or oppression.

Can you line a bird cage with newspaper?

A: Black and white newsprint is considered safe to use as a cage liner. The primary concern is the potential for toxicity of the printing ink. Fortunately, inks used to make newspapers today are considered much less toxic than those used in the past. This makes newspaper an excellent liner for most birdcages.

What does an empty bird cage symbolize?

Now, it may seem oxymoronic to use a bird cage as a symbol of freedom and flight. However, an empty bird cage serves as a reminder of breaking free, of flying, of independence.

What can I use as a bird cage liner?

The bottom of the cage should be lined with a disposable paper such as newspaper or paper towel that can be thrown away every day. Newsprint is now free of lead so it is non-toxic to birds even if they chew on it.

What’s the theme of caged bird?

Themes. ‘Caged Bird’ is filled with powerful themes. These include racial oppression, freedom/captivity, and happiness/sorrow. These themes are all wrapped together in ‘Caged Bird’ through Angelou’s depiction of the two birds, one free and one caged.

What paper is safe for birds?

Parchment paper is safe for birds. Parchment paper does not contain any toxic chemicals that can harm a bird. However, parchment paper must be unbleached to be considered bird-safe.

Is it safe for parakeets to eat newspaper?

Most birds chew on paper and cardboard with absolutely no harmful effects.

What does the poet mean when she says the free bird thinks of another breeze?

“Another breeze” implies that the free birds thinks for a flight in a different air current. The poet writes that a “free bird thinks of another breeze”, so that is he can enjoy the sighing trees and be free to find his own food.