Question

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.
When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes,
I all alone beweep my outcast state,
And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries,
And look upon myself and curse my fate,
Based on the figurative language, what do the speaker in Shakespeare’s sonnet and the caged bird in the poem have in common?
A. They both feel unwanted by society.
B. They both are uneasy with people staring at them.
C. They both are angry at their circu

Answer 1

A.They both feel unwanted by society.
B.They both are uneasy with people staring at them.
C.They both are angry at their circumstances.
D.They both blame bad fortune for their positions

Answer 2

What do you think?

Answer 3

C.
Because it sounds like he is unhappy, but im confused because im not sure who i am comparing him with...

Answer 4

The men and the bird.

Answer 5

i changed my mind... i think its D

Answer 6

"men's eyes"

Answer 7

I get it now, i think its D because "Men" Talk about fate, and the bird didnt choose to be in a cage

Answer 8

Yes.

Answer 9

Thanks!!!

Answer 10

You're welcome!