MAYA ANGELOU was an American poet‚ memoirist‚ and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies‚ three books of essays‚ several books of poetry‚ and was credited with a list of plays‚ movies‚ and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies‚ which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences.She became a poet and writer after a series of occupations as a young
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Jessica Baird Period 4 3/11/13 Abstract Title: The autobiography of Benjamin Franklin‚ 1706-1757 Author: Benjamin Franklin Summary: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin was written by Benjamin Franklin from 1771 to 1790; however‚ Franklin himself appears to have called the work his Memoirs. Although it had a torturous publication history after Franklin’s death‚ this work has become one of the most famous and influential examples of autobiography ever written. One of the most powerful and controversial
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earth‚ in this day‚ which we intend to bring into existence by any means necessary." These words were spoken by Malcolm X‚ a civil rights leader and political activist. He is also the main character‚ narrator‚ and author of the Autobiography of Malcolm X. The autobiography takes place in various cities in the United States‚ such as Omaha‚ New York‚ and Detroit‚ as well as the Middle East‚ and Africa. Considering the type of literature this is‚ it is obvious to state that Malcolm X is the main character
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Steps in Writing an Autobiography When writing an autobiography‚ focus on FOUR major things: (1) who you are in life (how would you describe your personality)‚ (2) what life means to you‚ (3) what major life events or critical issues have had an impact on your life‚ and (4) what your outlook on the future is. The first things you do when writing an autobiography is start off with a lot of facts about your life; for example‚ when and where you were born‚ where
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She baked crackers to raise profits to buy her children’s freedom‚ but her mistress‚ who her grandmother was very loyal to‚ asked her for a loan one day. Linda’s grandmother had saved $300 and went ahead and loaned her money to her mistress who promised to give her back the money‚ but never did. An owner was never required to give pay to the slaves‚ so the loan never had to be repaid. Linda’s mistress died when she was at the age of twelve‚ so six years after her mother’s passing. Linda was almost
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin A Book Review History 5 March 2010 2 Introduction "If you would not be forgotten‚ as soon as you are dead and rotten‚ either write things worth reading‚ or do things worth the writing." - Benjamin Franklin Written over a period of nearly 30 years and covering his life only until 1759 (he died in 1790)‚ “The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin” is actually tells approximately half of his life story as everyone knows of this great man
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Grandmother Spirit is the mother of Arnold’s mother and is well-known throughout reservations because she is forgiving‚ tolerant‚ and wise. After Arnold punches‚ Roger‚ Arnold comes home confused and terrified. He leans on Grandmother Spirit to figure out why Roger just walked away after being punched. Grandmother Spirit responds in a way that not many Grandmothers would. She tells him‚ “I think it means he respects you. ” (pg. 68)
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Maya Angelou – Analysis Maya Angelou over all is a very inspirational writer. In her poetry‚ Angelou often focuses on the oppression of African American people. She describes the female African American experience with particular power in “Our Grandmothers‚” which begins with a slave mother dreading the approaching sale of her children. Angelou also proudly celebrates the accomplishments of African Americans such as Martin Luther King‚ Jr.‚ and Malcolm X. Angelou’s childhood in Stamps‚ Arkansas
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I decided to interview my grandmother about her work experiences. I felt the best way to format her answers was chronologically. The personal and biographical questions were used to re-create the story of her life focusing on her work experiences and the factors that have influenced them‚ with a few evaluative questions and her answers at the end. My grandmother‚ Carmen Claudio was born in Mayaguez‚ Puerto Rico on May 18th‚ 1947. At the age of six‚ Carmen began doing chores around her home. She
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Growing Pains Growing up I was an abused child who wanted nothing more than to break free of the horrible torture that was imposed on me every day of my childhood. My mother hated me‚ and she was not shy in saying so. She would belittle me as if it gave her some kind of sick pleasure in destroying my fragile‚ developing ego. Naturally‚ I would grow up to be a person who didn’t have any ambition or goals for the future. This was because I focused all of my energy on the thought of getting away
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