Maya Angelou's poem "Caged Bird" represents the confined birds, African Americans who are caged by whites in their own land. In the poem, the cage depicts societal confinement, implying that locals are oppressed and limited on their own country. The birds' song is hope and freedom but can't be heard because of the bars on the window. Also, the poem shows that even though Africans Americans may seem like they have no choice but to live in such circumstances, there is still a way out. If the bird in the poem had wings, it would have been able to fly away from its captivity. However, since it was captive, all it could do was sing with all its heart, hoping someone will hear its cry for help. In conclusion, Angelou's poem "Caged Bird" illustrates the trapped life of a black person during apartheid. They are imprisoned in their own country and cannot escape due to the color of their skin. However, even though they seem like there is no way out, there is still a way to fight back. By singing with all their heart, they can express how they feel about their situation.