Exploration of Freedom and Confinement in Art and Society
The Caged Bird
Freedom and Confinement
Modes of Confinement
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1. Racist stereotypes
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2. Gender Stereotypes
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3. Violation of Body
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4. Segregation
Modes of Freedom
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1. Passive resistance preached by Martin Luther King Jr.
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2. Use of force, whenever applicable, suggested by Malcolm X
Social Function of Art
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1. African American Experience embodied in jazz, blues and gospel
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2. Role of feeling or longing
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3. Empathy
Technique
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1. Conflicting paradigms represented by a caged bird and a free bird
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2. Simple diction
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3. Deliberate repetition of phrases and stanzas to ensure community
participation as opposed to solitary appreciation of art
Social Context
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1. Great Depression
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2. Jim Crow Laws
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3.Civil Rights Movement
Thank You
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Chirantan Sarkar, Assistant Professor in English, Asannagar MMT
College
This content delves into the themes of freedom and confinement through analyzing the caged bird metaphor in various contexts. It discusses modes of confinement and freedom, social function of art, techniques used, and the social context surrounding these themes. With insights on racism, gender stereotypes, and civil rights movements, the content explores the complexity of these concepts in a thought-provoking manner.
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The Caged Bird Freedom and Confinement
Modes of Confinement 1. Racist stereotypes 2. Gender Stereotypes 3. Violation of Body 4. Segregation
Modes of Freedom 1. Passive resistance preached by Martin Luther King Jr. 2. Use of force, whenever applicable, suggested by Malcolm X
Social Function of Art 1. African American Experience embodied in jazz, blues and gospel 2. Role of feeling or longing 3. Empathy
Technique 1. Conflicting paradigms represented by a caged bird and a free bird 2. Simple diction 3. Deliberate repetition of phrases and stanzas to ensure community participation as opposed to solitary appreciation of art
Social Context 1. Great Depression 2. Jim Crow Laws 3.Civil Rights Movement
Thank You Chirantan Sarkar, Assistant Professor in English, Asannagar MMT College
