Maya Angelou writes on her experience living in Southern rural then in Los Angeles and San Francisco, the book is a heartwarming yet tragic story of her life from birth to young adulthood. ... Angelou writes like a song and likes truth, and demonstrates wisdom, rue, and humor in her storytelling. ... She introduced techniques of characterization, theme development, and dialogue and introduces the Maya character to bring out aspects of her story from the perspective of a child. ... " "A light shade had been pulled between the Black community and all things white" shows the racis...

• Word Count: 649
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," has been deemed one of the most controversial, yet influential autobiographical novels of all time. ... The novel will leave a long lasting impression of Angelou that will evermore be embedded into the readers mind. ... Angelou recalls how overjoyed not only she was but the community was as well for her graduating from the eighth grade. ... Angelou herself described this dream as whether attainable or not, "to have freedom, freedom in all things. ... "Attaining the street-car conductor's job becomes not only a victory for ci...

• Word Count: 673
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Maya Angelou's poem Phenomenal Woman suggests that women have always had an essential role in society. ... Angelou, describes herself from her own point of view. ... At one point, Maya Angelou says, I"m a woman. ... With these two phrases, among others, Maya Angelou almost leads the reader to think that she believes herself to be unattractive. ...

• Word Count: 1267
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate