Literary Analysis
Maya Angelou explains ( in her autobiography, Why the Caged Bird Sings,) why her religious background and church upbringing are so important to her life and poetic writing. "I came to know Jesus, as I was married and sad, I found in him a resting place, and He made me glad." (page 124). She also states "The good Lord gave me another day and I'm thankful. (page 122). "I know I am a witness for my Lord." (Page 124). "The Bible says, he who can hear let them hear." Maya wants the world to hear her sing through her poetry. Understanding Maya Angelou's religious upbringing and faith in God is the key to understanding her as a bblack female poet and writer "caged" in the rascism of America. Her belief in God shapes her writing and gave her the courage to "sing" in a "caged racist society." After reading Maya Angelou's book, Why the Caged Bird Sings, it was obvious that her religious background and upbringing in the church is an important key to understanding her writing. As I read her book , I came to realize the "caged bird" is symbolic of how Maya feels about life. She is the "caged bird." The cage is the racsim and pejudice in America against Blacks and females. Maya's poetry i
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Approximate Word count = 1000
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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