... her life. Yet, when Mr. Donleavy delivers a racial speech, the crowd's emotion fell to discouragement. Angelou begins to question her own self-meaning and how being an African American woman discounted her in society. It is not until Angelou sings along with Henry Reed that she discovers the gratification of being an African American. In conclusion, Angelou's message in "Graduation ... ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate