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प्रश्न
But a caged BIRD stands on the grave of dreams
His shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What is the main conflict in this poem?
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उत्तर
The main conflict is that the caged bird wants the life of the free bird. The caged bird also wants the freedom to do whatever he wants.
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