Angelou

Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri from Bailey Johnson and Vivian Johnson. Which later in her life she grew up to become an author, dancer, actress, screenwriter, and a poet. As life went on for her, she slowly became an amazing person that so many began to admire. Angelou has written many poems and has received numerous awards, but the one that has stood out the most to me is, “Alone”. Angelou shows you that in the world we live in, in order to be successful you must be

When I first read this poem, I was overwhelmed with conflicting emotions. Maya Angelou depicts herself as a fighter that will never give up, no matter the circumstances. She has obviously faced some difficult situations in her life that should have stopped her but she continues to triumph in the face of adversity. In this way, I am inspired to continue pursuing my goals. I also felt discouraged and disgusted, mostly because of the types of obstacles that are described in this poem. It is symbolizes

Maya Angelou Poetry Analysis “Did you want to see me broken? Bowed head and lowered eyes? Shoulders falling down like teardrops weakened by my soulful cries?” Maya Angelou has been through a lot in her life that has affected the way she is. Growing up in the 20th century was not easy, as it states in history books. Being a female and of color, it was not easy. Being separated from others because of a shade of color that is only visible in the outside and not knowing how one really is in the inside

Maya Angelou’s 1969 novel I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, is an autobiography that revolves entirely around Maya Angelou, a black African American girl in the 1930’s-50’s, and her difficult journey through life. The novel circles the themes of racism, sexism, and the outcome of being raped. Angelou explains to the reader the different remonstrance’s she goes through every day and how she struggles to grow up without a mother or a father. The book begins with her explaining how her mother sent her

that creates a text that resonates with the audience in different ways. Maya Angelou utilises her passionate style to send a clear message and to create an empowering response within her audience. Through her use of imagery, figurative language, diction and repetition, she creates an uplifting tone of proud defiance

pieces written about Maya Angelou’s autobiography, but most are about Maya experiencing racism throughout her life. From a young age Maya Angelou experienced racism from children to adults. For most people, dealing with racism it is hard to go through and confusing to find the reason why one person would act this way to another. The author

Ma 2(1565443) Maya Angelou is known as the “most visible black female autobiographer/poet.” She was born, Marguerite Ann Johnson, on April fourth, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. Her parents divorced when she was three, and she and her brother were sent to live with their grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas. Seeing all the racial discrimination in the American south strengthened her passion for poetry, music, dance and performance. Maya writes about the struggles people face, racism and freedom. At age

and she feels trapped and displaced (Angelou). When she moves to San Francisco she feels right at home in the chaos (Angelou). Here she is able to find herself Smith 10). “The aura of personal displacement within the larger black community is counterpointed by the ambiance of displacement within the larger black community. The black community of Stamps is itself caged in the social reality of racial subordination and impotence.”- Maya Angelou Works Cited Angelou, Maya. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

parents had decided to put an end to their calamitous marriage and Father shipped us home to mother” (Angelou 7). 1. This excerpt comes from the beginning of chapter one. The narrator, who is also the main character Maya Angelou, informs her reader of her family status. 2. The author informs us that she is currently living with her Father’s mother due to the separation of their parents. 3. Maya Angelou includes this passage to show that there is no perfect marriage and provide knowledge as to how hard

The book I read was, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou. In the book I learned that the love for an activity or hobby that one enjoys, can help them overcome obstacles in life. In the story, Maya Angelou writes an autobiography about her coming of age, in which she explains how the development of her love for poetry and other literary works, helps her overcome racism and sorrow. By Angelou showing that putting the pain endured from others into something you love, teaches me that when