In "Sympathy," why does Dunbar repeat the phrase “I know” throughout the poem?

The repeated phrase “I know” emphasizes that the speaker understands the bird’s suffering from personal experience. The caged bird’s pain and longing for freedom reflect the effects of racism and oppression on people. The repetition therefore supports choice B, rather than focusing only on the bird’s loneliness or physical imprisonment.

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