... I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is an autobiography of the life of Maya Angelou. The book begins with the divorce of her parents, and Maya and her brother Bailey moving from St. Louis to Stamps, Arkansas, where their grandmother lives. Maya deals with sudden, unexpected separation from, sexual abuse, rape, racism, poverty ... and lonely bungalows set back deep in dirt yards." This account of Maya's is an example of how she fulfills her goal of making the reader feel as if they were with her as she grew up. Angelou's writing style is descriptive and colorful; she uses many literary devices...

• Word Count: 1549
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... own way by himself and understand what is bad and what is good and how not to fall into the hole. The novel I know why the caged bird sings by Maya Angelou gives us the concept of the one girl's world which is filled by racism. On the other hand it is a good example for people; because they can take the ... proud to be Negro; she makes her to believe in herself and her efficacy. In other words, Ms. Flowers makes Margarite to feel special. Sometimes world is cruel and Maya can not do anything to defend herself and her racial just because of her color. The graduation is the important part o...

• Word Count: 1584
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... died of stomach cancer in December 1987, at his home in St. Paul de Vence, France. James Baldwin died, a man loved and respected by many. Even the well-respected writer, Maya Angelou spoke at his funeral. Blues for Mr. Charlie In order to get a better understanding of James Baldwin; I read one of his works, Blues for Mr. Charlie. Blues for Mr. Charlie ... ...

• Word Count: 1677
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School