Final answer:
The birds 'flying far overhead' symbolize those with freedom, while the 'clipped wings' represent those without, aligning with option (a). The comparison can relate to physical and societal constraints and may depend on the context provided in the works discussed, such as Reynolds', Nietzsche's, and Thoreau's.
Step-by-step explanation:
In a rhetorical analysis of Jason Reynolds' work, the birds flying far overhead might represent those with freedom, which aligns with option (a) those with freedom and those without freedom. Comparatively, people whose wings have been clipped could symbolize those who are constrained, whether by societal limits or personal incapacities, hinting at a lack of freedom. It is essential to consider the context of the comparison for a precise interpretation. For instance, in the narratives about penguins and seagulls, we see the different uses of wings where the former cannot fly but the latter can, illustrating physical limitations rather than a choice, linking to our earlier illustration of freedom as being both about choice and physical abilities.
The differing narratives, such as Nietzsche's parable, suggest that those whose 'wings have been clipped' are not necessarily oppressed by natural order but may find themselves in a position where they reproach those who have the power to 'fly' due to a projected ideology. This can be seen as the struggle between the 'birds of prey' and the lambs. In Thoreau's case, as mentioned in the analysis of his legacy by Alex Jones, the lack of freedom is related to 'unjust governmental restraints' and 'conventional social expectations', which provides a more conceptual distinction between the two groups.