Lily and Eline both lived in the same town. They were friends, the only difference was that lily used to live in a cage in the balcony of her owner whereas Eline was a free bird. they both used to talk to each other. Eline always told lily about the endless sky. Each day Eline brought a new story to lily. Lily who was confined to that cage waited for Eline to come and tell her about her day in the open sky. Eline told her how the birds have to look for their own food, shelter and used to tell lily of adventures she had surviving outside.
The caged bird always wondered if she was ever let free will she be able to fly, will she be able to face the wilderness. Lily has been living for such a long time in the cage that she even doubted her skill to fly .
All of Eline’s stories wanted lily to experience the outside world. One day she made a plan with Eline to free herself from the confines of that cage. Her owner used to open the cage on Sundays to clean. Lily decided to escape that very moment. After two days came Sunday, Lily was eagerly waiting for her owner to open her cage for cleaning. finally the cage was opened, as the owner was busy cleaning the cage tray, lily slyly managed to escape, but her fear came to reality when she found herself unable to fly. T to her luck Eline came, her friend’s support gave lily courage and she tried to fly again. To her surprise she was able to fly this time. She opened her beautiful feathers wide and every inch of her body could feel the air. When the owner was putting the tray back he was shocked to see that lily was gone. Lily and Eline flied together. Although lily wasn’t sure of what might happen in the future she was quite elated with the freedom. She was ready to live her new, free life.
“Birds born in a cage think flying is an illness” Unlike this old adage, the story is one of blooming hope meeting an innocent friendship that ultimately sets free of the fear Lily had. It teaches that the most valuable life lesson is to just take that first step forward and all doubts and worries will fly away just like Lily did. Eline becomes the wind under Lily’s wings and the hope in her heart.
“Freedom” by Visakha Singhal is a touching story that depicts the desire for freedom and the determination to overcome fear. The story revolves around two friends, Lily and Eli, who live in the same town but lead very different lives. While Lily is kept in a cage on her owner’s balcony, Elin is a free bird, sharing stories about the great outdoors with her caged friends.
The author skillfully portrays Lily’s yearning for the outside world, emphasizing her doubts and insecurities about her ability to fly and face the unknown. Through Elaine’s story, the reader shares Lily’s desire and desire to experience the freedom that exists outside of her cage. The author creates a sense of hope and anticipation, making the reader root for Lily to be freed.
The highlight comes when Lily and Aline plan an escape during the weekly cage cleaning. The suspense builds up to Lily’s escape and the reader can’t help but feel her fear and excitement. When Lily discovers she can’t fly, the story takes an unexpected turn and creates a sense of empathy and vulnerability.
However, when he came to Ellie, he made a shocking impression by supporting and encouraging his friend. With the help of her hands, Lily discovers her hidden power and successfully flies. The author beautifully describes Lily’s newfound freedom, capturing the excitement and joy she feels as she soars through the air.
The story effectively explores the themes of friendship, depression and chasing dreams. It invites readers to think about their own limitations, the obstacles they face, and the possibility of liberation. Visakha Singhal’s “Freedom” is an unforgettable reminder of the transformative power of friendship and the unchanging spirit within us.