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I read this poem not long ago, and I think that excerpt means that the caged bird cant go anywhere, all his freedom is gone except for one thing, and that is singing. He sings because that is the only thing he can do that he is tied down to the cage.
Answer:
Stories with supernatural elements were viewed differently in Shakespeare's time versus how they are viewed today because audiences during Shakespeare's time considered witches and curses to be real and therefore much scarier than today's audiences would. At that time people believed in witchcraft.
Explanation:
During the Elizabethan era, the age to which Shakespeare belong, there was a fear of the unknown and mysterious amongst the folks. Due to the lack of education they believed in the real existence of witches and other supernatural elements that were displayed through dramas, stories or books. Today, with the advancement of science and technology people are more practical and these elements of fear hold no relevance in their lives.