... has helped African-Americans accept themselves for whom they are and not for what everyone else thinks about them. In much of Maya Angelou's writing she emphasizes themes of courage, self- acceptance, and realization of the experiences of one's life. Maya Angelou is an inspiring woman, being a writer, poet, playwright, editor, performer, singer, film-maker, dancer, television personality, and educator . She was ... day. Angelou states in an interview "Religion is an important theme through out the Caged Bird, which represents the sustaining force in life. It's a spiritual sustenance and...

• Word Count: 2988
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

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. Although somewhat unappreciated by the general public, this work is held to be a classic work of literature despite its taboo themes and figurative language for its time period. The novel will leave a long lasting impression of Angelou that will evermore be embedded into the readers mind. Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" has gained ... a tremendous amount of criticism for its disputable topics concerning Racism and prejudice, The Amer...

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

Literature Logs I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou pages 16-26 Well this book is starting out pretty boring. After reading the beginning of this book, I am coming to the conclusion that that this book is going to be very boring, and at the same time, very similar to the book, To Kill A Mockingbird. That is not a good thing. As for this literature log, it is already very ... obvious what the main themes of this book will be. Racism will ... without a doubt have a huge impact on this book. From the scene where Maya is trying to figure out why "Momma" was addressing the white girls...

• Word Count: 1105
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... stereotypes did not suppress her motivation or desire to succeed in a world where she was initially destined to fail. Throughout her work, she transforms from the meek and insecure Marguerite Johnson in I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, to the self-confident and intelligent Maya Angelou that is reflected in her book of poems, And Still I Rise. Maya has taken her struggles and transformed them ... into inspirational poems and stories that reflect her ability to overcome adversity and make it in a world where the white male supremacy reigned. Maya's first autobiography, I Know Why The Caged...

• Word Count: 1347
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School