Resilience is often displayed in the autobiography by Maya Angelou called, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. ... This book revolves around the theme "although one may encounter many defeats in life, one must never be defeated" commented by Maya Angelou in the book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. ... This is what Maya wrote about what happened that hot afternoon in Stamp. ... Maya realized this when she states, "How was I supposed to blame the innocent man whom I had lurked into making love to me?" ... In conclusion, Maya Angelou's, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a true example of ...

• Word Count: 493
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

In Maya Angelou's I know why the caged birds sing, the authors purpose was to show how marguerites strength of character helped her overcome her tragic encounter with sexual molestation and racism. ... As a teenager who is curious about sex, she had sex with a boy and didn't enjoy it. ... Eventually Maya became pregnant at the age of 17 and had to make a mature decision about her life. ... Instead she learned how to fight back and stand on her feet, "I thought if I could face the worst dangers voluntarily and triumph, I would forever have power over it." Maya Angelou used...

• Word Count: 736
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

At the beginning of the book Maya is a confused little girl suffering from the associated with being a black child in America. She is also suffering with the pain of living without her parents. Maya is smart and ingenious, but she always feels like other people judge her for being black. She feels v...

• Word Count: 518
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School