Do not give up hope.

Do not try to escape.

Do not expect to be freed.

Do not ask for forgiveness.

how to avoid returning to prison

how to survive a prison sentence

how to live when they become free

how to benefit from the time spent in prison

love

singing

flying

freedom

to describe the acrobatic flight of birds

to serve as a contrast with the caged bird

to illustrate why caged birds are fortunate

to explain why all birds live dangerous lives

practicality or usefulness

harshness or glaring quality

indifference or lack of caring

commotion or excitement of activity

The band marches quickly to the rhythm of the music.

A dog becomes lost and runs wildly up and down the street.

A student holds up the poster and everyone begins chanting.

The eagle catches the wind stream and glides toward the horizon.

the power of dreams to save someone from despair

dreams that are not realized but that die unfulfilled

the fact that dreams are all that is real for someone who is caged

the meaning of dreams for someone who is caged, a condition like death