Although Rodriguez and Douglass treat a similar theme, they communicate their message differently. Which narration do you consider more powerful, and why? Be sure to provide textual evidence to support your claim.

Which pair of uses of figurative language from “the caged bird” support the extended metaphor of freedom versus oppression? back of the wind; floats downstream his wings are clipped; his feet are tied the caged bird sings; the free bird thinks dawn bright lawn; grave of dreams