Hope Is the Thing With Feathers

What does the bird symbolize in the poem, Hope Is the Thing With Feathers?

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The bird, the central symbol of the poem, symbolizes hope. The speaker announces this symbol in the very first line of the poem, saying, "Hope is the thing with feathers" (1). As the poem progresses, the bird is faced with more and more challenges, but ultimately perseveres, suggesting that hope is an experience that can guide one through difficult times.

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