Well, perhaps the bird story was a way for Alex Karev to relieve stress. He could have been using it as a distraction from the high - stress environment he was in, like the hospital. Or it could have been part of his attempt to bond with his colleagues. By sharing this story, he was showing a different, more personal side of himself that might make him more relatable to others.
Since I don't know the specific story, Alex is probably the main character. He's a boy who has a connection to drumming, which is the central focus of the story.
The tame bird is used to living in captivity, relying on humans for food and shelter. It may be more docile and accustomed to a restricted environment. The free bird, on the other hand, enjoys the freedom of the sky, flying wherever it wants, facing the challenges and uncertainties of the wild on its own.
The green bird was a kind of bird of happiness in mythology. There were different descriptions in different legends. In Journey to the West, the green bird was the incarnation of the Taishang Laojun, who prayed for his master's peace and happiness. And in 'Dream of the Red Chamber', the green bird was Jia Baoyu's pet, representing happiness and good fortune. However, it should be noted that the meaning of the blue bird in different myths may be different, so whether it is really a happy bird also needs to be understood according to the specific story background and setting.
I'm not sure who exactly Alex Cooper in 'The Real Alex Cooper Story' is without more context. It could be an ordinary person with a unique story, or perhaps someone involved in a particular event or field.
The tame bird in the story can be seen as a symbol of a sheltered life. It's content with what it has been given by its human keeper. This is similar to how some people are satisfied with a simple, uneventful life. On the other hand, the free bird is a symbol of the untamed spirit. It stands for the idea that there is more to life than just the basics. It represents the longing for adventure, for seeing new horizons, and for experiencing the fullness of life without boundaries. It's about breaking free from the shackles of routine and convention to experience the vastness of the world, just as the free bird experiences the vastness of the sky.
Alex would probably be both scared and defiant at first. He's a brave kid, so he'd likely try to find a way to escape right away. He might also try to talk his way out, using his intelligence to reason with Yassen.