of the US. As you wrap up for the day, Violet asks why Dickinson chose a bird rather
than a tiger, her favorite animal, to represent hope.
Why would have Dickinson used a bird rather than
another animal to convey the meaning of hope?
Like a bird, hope asks nothing from us.
Like a bird's feathers hope keeps us warm and safe.
Like a bird's song hope resounds in our hearts like a beautiful melody.
Like a bird, hope is a delicate but resilient symbol of freedom.