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Which of the following statements would be true based on the heritage of the poet and the historical influences in the poem "Sympathy"?

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The poem reflects the feelings and experiences of one person.
The author explains what he believes life would be like if he were free.
The poem was written in a time when all people did not experience the same freedom.
The poem is literal and merely examines the reasons behind the actions of a caged bird.

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Answer:

c

Step-by-step explanation:

The poem was written while Paul Laurence Dunbar was working in harsh conditions. Paul was writing the poem because he felt like a cadged bird.

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