I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Essay Everyone has ups and downs to their life. ... In the book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou, there are many situations that shape Maya's personality and contribute to the person she is today. ... A final way which Maya's development was impeded was when a local white dentist refused to aid her toothache because Maya's skin was dark. ... Infact Maya had a hard time understanding why her grandmother didn't explode in anger towards him. ... Throughout Maya's life, she grew emotionally in many ways. ...

• Word Count: 548
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

In the novel "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings", Maya Angelou has reconstructed her personal history into this autobiographical tale whose protagonist is the child narrator, Maya. ... In actuality the presents upset Maya and Bailey more than they pleased them. ... This is yet another event that heightens Maya's feelings of disconnectedness. ... Unfortunately, Maya mistook Freeman's sexual advances as fatherly love, and eventually he rapes her, destroying any of Maya's feeling of belonging and self-worth. ... (Pg Fortunately, Maya is rescued by the kindness of Mrs. ...

• Word Count: 914
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School