Maya Angelou I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is perceived by many literary critics to be one of the most important books of two generations. It is the first in a five volume autobiography about author Maya Angelou’s life. Maya Angelou is not only a well known author‚ but also a poet‚ actress‚ director‚ playwright‚ film producer‚ and civil rights activist. Maya is also an accomplished spokeswoman‚ traveling the country taking on taboo topics such civil rights‚ or gender equality. She is one of the
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The Journey through Maya Angelou’s Life In the documentary Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise talks about the late dancer‚ singer‚ poet‚ activist‚ writer and actress. Released on June 7th‚ 2016‚ Directed by Rite Coburn Whack and Bob Hercules who were able to show footage that was never shown to the public. The biography and historical documentary talks about her upbringing in the depression-era south and everything else throughout her lifetime. The film included old clips of her speaking poetry or even
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Caged Bird analysisIn the poem Caged Bird by Maya Angelou‚ we can see that the themes are the lack of freedom‚ but also the hope for it. This emotion filled poem compares and contrasts the life of two birds. One symbolizing freedom‚ someone who has got it all but still wants more; and another one representing imprisonment‚ the desire of something unknown. The poem is structured by six stanzas‚ each one talking about the life of the free bird‚ or of the caged bird. This contrast creates a sense of
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experiences many individuals can lose hope and allow their nerves get the best of them. I have by no means been the greatest writer or even believed in my writing abilities; however‚ when reading Anne Lamott’s book‚ “Bird by Bird”‚ I realized many other people may feel the same way. “Bird by Bird” educated me and its‘other readers‚ to make the most of our writing abilities. The book‚ first made me realize to never expect greatness straight away. Lamott states‚ “they might be good someday if they just keep
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References: Angelou M. (1983). The poetry Foundation: Caged Bird: Random House. Brady J. (1972). I want a wife: MS: Magazines &Judy Syfers. Chesla‚ E. L.‚ & Research and Education Association. (2008). Interpreting literature & the arts. Piscataway‚ NJ: Research & Education Association. Feng-Checkett‚ G.‚ & Checkett
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situations in their lives. Maya Angelou is known for women empowerment and feminism. Some of her most famous works including phenomenal women teaches many women how to love themselves the way they are. Within her most famous autobiography I know why the Caged Bird Sings‚ Angelou includes many independent and strong women. In her one of her works‚ Letter to my Daughter‚ Angelou uses different choices of words to give women around the world wisdom she has gained throughout her life. With her writing techniques
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Maya Angelou Maya Angelou paved the way for many of today’s black poets. She is famous for her poems and series of autobiographies. Angelou has had an interesting life filled with many accomplishments. Maya Angelou was born as Marguerite Johnson on April 4‚ 1928‚ in St. Louis‚ Missouri. (Encyclopedia of World Biography‚ 2nd Ed.) Her parents divorced when she was 3‚ she then lived with her mother. (Shaw‚ Taylor) At age 8 her mother’s boyfriend‚ Mr. Freeman‚ raped her. Angelou hid her dirty
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Maya Angelou: Rising Above Social Struggles Author of an autobiographical series‚ countless essays and stirring poems‚ a civil rights activist‚ dedicated actor and producer‚ skillful dancer and singer‚ and great cook‚ Maya Angelou is an inspiration to every person‚ regardless of his age‚ gender‚ race‚ or status in life. Maya Angelou‚ an African-American‚ was born in St. Louis‚ Missouri‚ but was sent to Stamps‚ Arkansas‚ with her brother Bailey‚ to live with their grandmother (King 5). During her
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Compare and Contrast: “Fish Cheeks” and “Caged Bird” Rachael Becker Assignment 5 Nicole Yurchak 1/30/2014 The differences between a narrative and a descriptive essay determine the way in which the reader receives the story. The purpose of each is still very clear‚ to connect to the reader using story telling. In order for the reader to receive the story as intended‚ the author must create a clear picture of; events‚ settings‚ and purpose. In both
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Getting Started You should always write truthfully Writing about your childhood in a lot of detail is a good way to start Holidays are usually good to write about because there is a lot of detail. Writing at the same time helps creativity in stories. ‚Writing is more important than being published ‚Books make you notice the small details in life Books can enhance your imagination. Many lose their confidence when they begin writing since it is difficult for them to get down their thoughts
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