Why did Maya Angelou name her book I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings?
Maya Angelou named her book I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings because it symbolizes her and how she felt going through this part of her life. The bird is represents her. The caged bird is symbolic for how emotions, situations and people made her feel trapped. People, situations and emotions overwhelmed her. She sings or the caged bird sings because they have hope. They can see the light in the long dark tunnel.
