Sympathy Poem

In the poem, “Sympathy”, the author uses a slightly abbreviated version of the first line at the end of each stanza to show repetition and purpose. For example, in the last stanza the author says “I know why the caged bird sings, ah me” and ends with “I know why the caged bird sings” to show that the author not only understands why the bird does what he does but also that the author resonates with the bird emotionally (Lines 15, 21). In this instance, the author is describing the birds cries for freedom, even going as far as to say he sends a prayer for this purpose. The author ends the line saying he knows why the caged bird sings to show he himself has cried for freedom. The repetition of key lines in the poem grabs the reader’s attention and emphasizes the important message the author is trying to convey.
In the poem, “Dirge Without Music”, the title reflects the message of the text. A dirge is a funeral tune that often coveys a sad tone. A funeral without music, the title of the poem, reflects the message of the poem
The way in which I connected was with the struggle to find a career to enjoy in my life. This was a struggle for freedom of choice for a career path between what my parents expected me to do and what I was passionate about. I can relate to the bird in the poem when it says, “For he must fly back to his perch and cling When he fain would be on the bough-a swing”, meaning that the bird has to settle for the perch when he would rather be on the tree branch (Lines 10-11). In my life, it has been a struggle for compromise between my parents and I about what career path I should take. In the poem, “Sympathy”, I saw the use of repetition to convey a point, as well as rhyming. In the poem, “Dirge Without Music”, I saw the use of repetition of key phrases and imagery. Finally, in the poem “Sonnet”, I say the use of rhyming and