A young, maturing teen. An understanding, preudent adult. A stern, strong elder. As one goes through their life and matures, they change; thus, the way one views the world, how they go about things, and the things that they value change. Accordingly, Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks, a famous African American writer and poet, understandably goes through such alterations as she went through her life. As one would expect, this was reflected in her works of literature, and with each coming stage of her life, those reflections changed, much like the appearance of any person. For instance, take her view on the world; As a result of her growth, mentally and physically, her world and perspective widened, paving the way for her distinctive writing and poetry.…